Words of Wisdom | Self-restraint
We must not do things to suit our whims and fancies. Instead, we must learn to exercise self-restraint. 人不能图一时之快，一定要学会克制。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | Success
Success comes to those who are patient. 任何一件事情的成功都是靠着忍耐。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | Hearts
We must open the door to our hearts ourselves instead of relying on others to do it for us. 人要靠自己把心门打开， 而不是靠别人来帮你打开。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | Mental Obstacle
A person who is unable to resolve one mental obstacle will often experience many other obstacles. 一个人想不通，百事皆不通。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | Logic
Anything which fails to conform to logic is not the right path. 不符合逻辑的事情，就不会是正道。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | Precept
To conduct yourself well, you must not violate the bottom line of the law. To practise Buddhism, you must not violate the bottom line of the precept. 做人要守住法律的底线， 学佛要守住戒律的底线。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Fruit of Forbearance of a Young Dharma Practitioner
Good afternoon to all shi xiongs. I wish to share a bit on my experience, which is a mixture of success and failure, in my practice of forbearance. Before I start, I would like to express my gratitude to have the affinity to have chanced upon Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door. The journey on this […]
An Inspiring Sharing by a Buddhist Friend on Diligence to Benefit Himself as well as Others
Good afternoon everyone, today, I would like to share a bit about my path in practising Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door. I was not diligent at the initial stages of my spiritual cultivation. I gave myself excuses and felt daily recitations should suffice, after all I was too busy at work. It was only through […]
The Secret to Life
THE SECRET TO LIFE Master Jun Hong Lu: We live in a complex society comprised of impenetrable hearts, worries we can’t let go of, experiencing incessant cycles of love and hatred. We journey on a seemingly unending and unconquerable road filled with frustrations, dashed hopes and helplessness. We are unable to forget the past, to […]
Virtues to Hold in Our Hearts
VIRTUES TO HOLD IN OUR HEARTS Master Jun Hong Lu: Kindness is the foundation for a heart of compassion. Repentance is the only route towards self-reform. Contrition is the only way for one to make headway. Diligence is the only way to success. Gratitude is the only way to contentment. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public […]
A Word of Anger May Cause a Lifetime of Regret
A WORD OF ANGER MAY CAUSE A LIFETIME OF REGRET Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioner, we should refrain from cursing others. This is especially true for us who perform recitation of the Great Compassion Mantra and the Heart Sutra. We should speak more kind words, for example, wishing others good health and wellness […]
The Light of Dawn
THE LIGHT OF DAWN Master Jun Hong Lu: We should make use of our realisation and true inner feelings to free ourselves from the worries in this world. Everyone has made mistakes, and experienced despair and sadness. As much as possible, try to understand and forgive others. You will receive the light of dawn when […]
The Secret to Happiness
THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS Master Jun Hong Lu: All things are a construct of the mind and the lifespan of mankind is bitter and short. There is no need for us to carry hatred, a sense of unfairness and vexations in our hearts as that will only cause us harm on a regular basis. In […]
As You Sow, so Shall You Reap
AS YOU SOW, SO SHALL YOU REAP Master Jun Hong Lu: Do not give too much thought to fame and wealth. Instead we should regard sentient beings with our purest loving kindness and compassion and be kind to each and every friend. Just work hard without fixating over returns, gains or losses. In return, you […]
Learn to Say “No”
LEARN TO SAY “NO” Master Jun Hong Lu: ‘Puff oneself up at one’s own expense’ — this is an extremely important message for the younger generation. When you find things to be beyond your capability, you will have to pluck up the courage to say NO. Otherwise, you will land yourself in more trying situations. […]
You Don’t Know What You Have Until It’s Gone
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE UNTIL IT’S GONE Master Jun Hong Lu: Please remember this – speak more kind words and let there be mutual understanding among all. One of my classic words of advice goes like this “Cherish those who are good to us because once lost, no search engine can help us […]
Words of Wisdom | Forbearance
We, as human beings, rely on forbearance to surmount one hindrance after another in life. 人就是靠着忍辱， 来越过人生一个个障碍。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | The Wise
The wise know the way whereas the ignorant lose their way. 智者识途，愚者迷途。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | Spiritual Life
Money can be earned, but spiritual life can only be attained through awakening. 钱是可以赚到的，而慧命是靠悟的。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Words of Wisdom | Positive Affinity
A positive affinity is formed when we, as Buddhist practitioners, show love for all sentient beings, our countries, and our fellow citizens, and when we are compassionate and peaceful. 学佛人要懂得爱众生、爱国家、爱人民， 慈悲和谐，这是一种善缘。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
Bad Karma Is Created by Evil Thoughts. Apply the Buddhist Teaching of ‘Having No Thought’. Should Any Thoughts Arise, They Should Be Kind in Nature
BAD KARMA IS CREATED BY EVIL THOUGHTS. APPLY THE BUDDHIST TEACHING OF ‘HAVING NO THOUGHT’. SHOULD ANY THOUGHTS ARISE, THEY SHOULD BE KIND IN NATURE Master Jun Hong Lu: Do bear in mind, our evil thoughts cause bad karma to be created. These thoughts that lead our physical actions and verbal karma. As such, it […]
Good Fortune Will Come Once Karmic Obstacles Are Eliminated
GOOD FORTUNE WILL COME ONCE KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE ELIMINATED Master Jun Hong Lu: Let me tell you, as long as we kneel before Guan Yin Bodhisattva and think, ‘I am a Bodhisattva who cultivates Buddhism’, and immediately repent for the many past misdeeds we have committed, Bodhisattva will bless us and help to clear away […]
What Are the Miracles That Could Occur With Cultivation?
WHAT ARE THE MIRACLES THAT COULD OCCUR WITH CULTIVATION? Master Jun Hong Lu: “What are the miracles that could occur with cultivation? Let me teach you a method: accumulate your virtues in dribs and drabs. It is through battling every single adversity and vexation that we are able to acquire the ability and experience needed […]
The Three Poisons ~ Greed, Hatred and Ignorance
THE THREE POISONS ~ GREED, HATRED AND IGNORANCE Master Jun Hong Lu: Greed, hatred and ignorance are the three poisons that will hurt our souls like venomous snakes. Greed can lead to obsessive desires and put a strain on our spiritual well-being when such desires cannot be met. Hatred of others, ourselves or even our […]
Cherish Our Family
CHERISH OUR FAMILY Master Jun Hong Lu: Our karmic affinity with our family is limited to this life. We won’t see them again in our next life, no matter how much time we have spent together, or whether we love them or not, so we must cherish them. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, […]
Your Are Never Too Young to Practise Buddhism Diligently!
Deepest Gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva. Deepest Gratitude to all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors. Deepest Gratitude to Master Jun Hong Lu. If my sharing today is improper in anyway, I seek the forgiveness from Guan Yin Bodhisattva and Dharma Protectors. Hello everyone, today, I would like to share […]
Embrace Our Inherent Nature
EMBRACE OUR INHERENT NATURE Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is short. Why waste our precious moments worrying? Just like Guan Yin Bodhisattva, we should choose to return to a life that embraces our inherent nature. Let the deepest level of our spiritual well-being be sublimed by compassion. Let our awareness be imbued with sympathetic joy […]
The Greatest Pain in Life Is to Wait to Reap What One Sows; One Will Not Suffer if He Doesn’t Sow the Seeds of Cause
THE GREATEST PAIN IN LIFE IS TO WAIT TO REAP WHAT ONE SOWS; ONE WILL NOT SUFFER IF HE DOESN’T SOW THE SEEDS OF CAUSE Master Jun Hong Lu: The greatest pain in life is waiting for your actions to bear karmic fruit. Thus, you will not suffer if you do not sow the seeds […]
One Who Uses Wisdom to Handle Matters Will Be Able to Accord With Conditions
ONE WHO USES WISDOM TO HANDLE MATTERS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCORD WITH CONDITIONS Caller: When handling matters, should we strive to use our acquired wisdom in making choices and facing issues or should we strive to accord with conditions? Alternatively, can we say that as long as we apply wisdom in handling of issues, […]
Where There Is a Will, There Is a Way. Be Mindful and Take Control of Our Speech, Thoughts and Actions
WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY. BE MINDFUL AND TAKE CONTROL OF OUR SPEECH, THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS Master Jun Hong Lu: As I have frequently mentioned, ‘where there is a will, there is a way’. This is true regardless of all endeavours. We can accomplish anything that we set our minds to. […]