HOW DO WE REMAIN OPTIMISTIC IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITIES? Master Jun Hong Lu: The importance of tolerance should be realised by every individual. When we do not mind being short-changed, we will be able to remain optimistic in the face of adversities. This is because we are looking at life issues with the right […]
BE COMPASSIONATE AND ALLOW OUR HEART TO BE LIKE THE SEA Master Jun Hong Lu: See the world through your eyes, and the world appears small; See the world through your heart, and you will find the world to be boundless. Treat others with compassion and your heart will be as encompassing as the vast […]
DO NOT TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: Even a strong predestined relationship cannot survive if we are hasty and superficial; even the most profound love needs to be cherished to be sustained. When others are willing to act naive for us, please remember, there is no absolute fool in this world. We […]
THE BLESSING OF BEING A BUDDHIST Master Jun Hong Lu: Why are Buddhist practitioners less likely to violate the law or make mistakes? This is because we understand that there will be a retributive effect for every cause that we sow. Why are Buddhist practitioners more likely to live a long life? This is because […]
DO NOT INSTINCTIVELY DEFINE THE MORAL CONDUCT OF OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: Always remember the good and not the bad of others. Do not define other’s moral character based on some insignificant incidences. We should know that everyone has their own set of flaws and it is natural to be selfish and stray from […]
CRITICISE AND YOU SHALL BE CRITICISED Master Jun Hong Lu: The more people that you dislike, the more you will be disliked by others; just as an overly critical person will always find himself to be a common target for criticisms. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Macau, China, 14 February 2016
DO NOT PURSUE FAME AND MATERIAL WEALTH Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we should not pursue worldly desires like fame, material wealth and pleasure of enjoyment. Think about it, if you bite into a rotten apple plucked from a tree, you will soon realise the change in taste. Every gain in this elusive […]
SHOW GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED US, SHOW FORGIVENESS TO THOSE WHO HAVE HURT US Master Jun Hong Lu: In the hustle and bustle of mundane life, troubles are incessant. As Buddhist practitioners, it is wise to always show gratitude towards those who have helped us and show forgiveness towards those who have hurt […]
WE MUST STRIVE TO OVERCOME THE TRIALS OF LIFE; QUITTERS NEVER WIN Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is about resilience in the face of trials and tribulations – this is of the utmost importance. Success will never come if we fail to embrace these trials and give up halfway. Source: Zongshu20190622 15:58, Master Jun Hong […]
UNDERSTANDING STRICTNESS – PAMPERING CAN ONLY CAUSE HARM Master Jun Hong Lu: It is hard for us to understand that the strictness of others towards us is for our own good. Do you think it is good to be indulged? To pamper is to cause harm. A child who does not learn strict obedience will […]
DO GOOD DEEDS TO ACCUMULATE MERITS AND VIRTUES Master Jun Hong Lu: We sorely lack self-awareness. This is highlighted by how we strive to fulfil our desires and obtain pleasures of the human realm, often at the expense of others. As Buddhist practitioners, we must not be deluded by material gains — doing good deeds […]
MAINTAIN YOUR INNER TRANQUILITY TO BE WISE Master Jun Hong Lu: Buddhism teaches us that we must maintain peace and serenity within our minds. As seen from the Buddhist saying, ‘cultivate your mind and wisdom with calmness’, a tranquil person will surely be wise. Take a look around – you will find many leaders and […]
Today’s effort will lead us to the other shore of enlightenment in times to come. 今天努力了，才有未来的到达彼岸。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who cannot see into their future will not be able to make the most of today. Whether you will succeed in the future depends on today. 看不到将来就把握不好今天， 验证未来的成功要靠今天。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Let spiritual life begin from today and kindness begin from this very moment. 慧命从今天开始，善良从现在开始。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Wisdom holds us back from acting recklessly and makes us revere precepts and discipline. 智慧就是不敢乱来，要敬畏戒律。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
The body, speech and mind are the three steps along the path of cultivation. The first step is to abstain from unwholesome bodily actions. The second is to refrain from creating karma of speech, and the third is to refrain from creating karma of the mind. 身口意是三个步骤。身体不造业是第一步， 口中不造业是第二步， 意念不造业是第三步。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words […]
A person who has gained a certain level of spiritual attainment will not tell everybody they have done so; a person who claims to have gained a certain level of spiritual attainment actually has not done so. 真正得道的人，是不会说自己得道的； 自称已经得道了，就不是得道之人。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who know are awakened. When someone is fully aware of how causes and conditions work, as well as knowing the law of karma, they are spiritually awakened. 知事者即悟也。一个人知道这个世界上的因缘果报， 就是开悟之人。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When we regard our own life as more and more unimportant, and regard compassion as more and more important, we become closer to Prajna wisdom. 把自己的人生看得越来越小， 把慈悲看得越来越大， 就接近了般若智慧。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We should perform meritorious and virtuous deeds as much as we can in our prime. Do not wait to make a last-minute frantic effort when disasters befall you. 人在顺的时候要多做功德， 不要等到出事了再临时抱佛脚。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Your perception of things is determined by what kind of person you are. 你是什么样的人， 就会对什么样的事情有不同的理解。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
In dealing with others, we should be respectful, tactful, forgiving and tolerant. 对待他人 要尊敬，要圆融，要包容，要宽容。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Buddhist practitioners who refuse to change themselves will gain nothing. 修行人不改變，就什麼也得不到。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We are all treading the same path to death, so why are we still nudging each other out of the way? 众生同样都走在死亡之路上， 为什么还要相互挤兑? Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When you turn someone’s negative thoughts toward positivity, you are helping them to be awakened spiritually. 把别人反的思维往正的上面去“引”， 就是在度众生。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
In many cases, there is something in nothing. Likewise, there is nothing in something. 世界上很多事情都是无中生有、有中又无的。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Practising forbearance is the first lesson in learning to be a Buddha or a Bodhisattva. 学佛学菩萨就必须先学会忍辱。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Any problem can be resolved if you are tolerant, whereas nothing can be resolved if you are intolerant. 人能忍辱，什么问题都能解决； 人不能忍辱，就什么问题都解决不了。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who disrespect others will receive a taste of their own medicine. 不尊重别人，一定会有痛苦的回报。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
