Q&A Session with Hong Kong Buddhist friends by Master Jun Hong Lu July 5, 2016 WILL KEEPING PLENTIFUL LITTLE HOUSES RESERVED FOR EMERGENCIES AT HOME ATTRACT FOREIGN SPIRITS OR GENERATE NEGATIVE ENERGY? Q: If there are a lot of Little Houses at home that are reserved for future use in case of an emergency, will […]
Wenda20160612A 34:32 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) IF WE LOST THE LITTLE HOUSES WHICH WE HAVE COMPLETED, ARE WE ALLOWED TO RE-DOT THEM? Caller: Master Lu, one of our fellow practitioners has accidentally misplaced her handbag while taking a bus ride. She had 18 completed Little Houses in the bag. Most of the […]
Wenda20160612A 05:04 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE SPIRIT WANTS ONLY HIS LIFE AND NOT THE LITTLE HOUSES Caller: Master Lu, there is currently a situation whereby the spirit does not want the Little Houses and insisted on taking the karmic debtor’s life, what should we do? Master Jun Hong Lu: In situations […]
Wenda20160605B 30:21 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) MAKING OF A VOW OF LITTLE HOUSE RECITATION Caller: Master Lu, may I know whether, under normal circumstances where one does not suspect that he has any karmic creditors, it is necessary for him to make a vow as to how many pieces of Little House […]
Wenda20150906A 11:30 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) ARE WE ABLE TO AVOID CHILDREN WHO ARE HERE TO CLAIM OR REPAY DEBTS, AS DESTINED BY KARMA? Caller: You mentioned before that most daughters were born to repay karmic debts, whilst most sons were born to claim karmic debts. Is it possible for one to […]
Wenda20140817B 07:28 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WILL RECITING MANTRAS IN A CROWDED ENVIRONMENT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF THE RECITATIONS? PROBLEM REGARDING THE SPEED OF RECITATIONS Caller: Greetings to you Master! (Your recitation is too slow, how many times can you recite in a day at this speed?) I am reciting Little […]
Wenda20160605B 01:01:12 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) SCHEDULE CAESAREAN DATE TO BE ON THE FIRST OR FIFTEENTH DAY OF THE LUNAR MONTH Caller: Nowadays, pregnant ladies can choose the date for their caesarean procedure. They would like to enquire if it is alright for them to choose the first and fifteenth day of […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 105) THE YOUNGER GENERATION WHO HAVE THEIR ELDERS DO THEIR LAUNDRY WILL MEET WITH OBSTACLES IN THEIR CAREER Question: Will a mother and father-in-law who cook for their son and daughter-in-law gain any merits? If so, will there be any depletion in the good fortune of the son and […]
Wenda20160522A 04:56 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF BOTH WIFE AND A THIRD PARTY IN A MARRIAGE RECITE THE MANTRA TO UNTIE KARMIC KNOTS Caller: I heard on the radio program that there are many ladies whose husbands were having extra marital affairs and you advised them to recite the […]
Latest updates on reciting Buddhist scriptures, instructed by Master Jun Hong Lu Sydney, Australia 26th December 2015 RECITATION OF EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) It is about the part of reciting Buddhas’ names in the Eighty-eight Buddhas Great Repentance. For the first 53 Buddhas, we should recite their names in a respectful manner. From “Na […]
Latest updates on reciting Buddhist scriptures Wenda20160103A 22:35 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) RECITE MORE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) BEFORE CHINESE NEW YEAR’S EVE Master Jun Hong Lu: From now on until the Chinese New Year’s Eve, those who wish to recite more Eighty-eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO) may choose to do […]
THREE SIEVES TO GUARD OUR SPEECH Master Jun Hong Lu: Once, a young monk went running to his Master, panting and feeling very excited. He said: “Let me tell you something, Master. I am very sure you could never imagine it.” The Master answered sternly: “Wait a minute. The news that you are about to […]
20150127 2:10PM (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DO NOT CHECK MOBILE PHONES WHILE RECITING SUTRAS Repentance from a fellow Buddhist practitioner: At dawn, right after I offered the first incense, I felt dizzy and confused – my head was spinning. I then went to take a nap. As I was lying sideway, I felt […]
THINK TWICE BEFORE WE SPEAK Master Jun Hong Lu: As Dharma cultivators, every word we speak should be planned and considered. Speak only if your words are going to benefit sentient beings. This is of the utmost importance. Once you start to sift through the things you say, you will come to realize that you […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Macau, China 14 February 2016 DO NOT BE “HANDICAPPED” BY YOUR HEART Master Jun Hong Lu: In reality, many of us are by no means handicapped. However, our hearts are indeed so. When asked to perform recitation of scriptures, many complain: “I am not able to rise in the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 17 January 2016 CORRECT YOUR MISTAKES Master Jun Hong Lu: Enlightenment arises when you discover your mistakes; Success comes when you can correct your mistakes; Thorough enlightenment arises when you discover all of your mistakes; Perfection arises when you can correct all your mistakes committed by body […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 17 January 2016 THE FEWER NEGATIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS YOU HAVE, THE BETTER YOUR DESTINY WILL BE Master Jun Hong Lu: The fewer negative personality traits a person has, the better his destiny will be. The more negative personality traits a person has, the worse his destiny will […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 17 January 2016 THE IMPORTANCE OF A POSITIVE MINDSET Master Jun Hong Lu: Handling conflicts in life is like mastering the art of cooking. The heat at which you cook should not be extreme. To have a positive mindset in life is like being able to control […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13 December 2015 SPEND YOUR TIME WISELY Master Jun Hong Lu: A wise person will always use his spare time to work on his own future. For example, we should spend every bit of spare time we’ve got reciting sutras to protect ourselves from getting sick […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13 December 2015 DO NOT BE HAUGHTY OR ARROGANT Master Jun Hong Lu: One day, a bus of students had an accident. Many were injured and moved to the road-side. Passers-by came to lend a helping hand in the rescue effort. One particular woman quickly attended […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13 December 2015 STAND FIRM IN OUR FAITH Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners who have found the Dharma, we start adopting a vegetarian diet, reciting sutras and observing the Precepts. But very often, we are being looked down upon and ridiculed by others. To […]
CAN WE MAKE PROSTRATIONS AT GUAN YIN TEMPLE AFTER THE OIL LAMP AND INCENSE HAVE BEEN EXTINGUISHED? Caller: This is a question on behalf of our Guan Yin Citta practice centre. If the oil lamp has been extinguished while the incense is still burning, are Buddhist friends allowed to make prostrations? Master Jun Hong Lu: […]
BODHISATTVA WILL APPEAR REGARDLESS OF WHAT TIME WE SET UP A BUDDHIST ALTAR DURING THE DAY. HOWEVER, DO NOT DO SO AFTER 10PM Caller: Master Lu mentioned before that Bodhisattva appears whenever one sets up a Buddhist altar. Does it mean Bodhisattva will appear any time during the day when we set up the altar? Master Jun Hong […]
LEVELLING ASHES IN INCENSE BURNER IS ALSO A MERITORIOUS DEED Caller: Is it necessary to level the ashes in the incense burner? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, it’s essential, the act of levelling ashes in the incense burner reflects the calmness and inner peace in you. Caller: Should we do it before offering incense daily? […]
USE THE SAME TYPE OF OIL LAMPS ON AN ALTAR Question: I have two different types of oil lamps, can I use them on the same altar at home? Answer: No, it must be of the same type. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 265), 17 November 2018
WHICH SIDE OF THE BUDDHIST ALTAR SHOULD AN OIL LAMP BE PLACED ON? Caller: If there is only an oil lamp on the Buddhist altar at home, which is the better position to place it? Master Jun Hong Lu: On the right side. Caller: Our right side when facing the Buddhist altar? Master Jun Hong […]
COLLECTIVE RECITATION OF BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES DURING THE SETTING UP OF A BUDDHIST ALTAR ADDS SOLEMNITY TO THE OCCASION Caller: Master Lu, when performing the ritual of setting up a Buddhist altar, some Buddhist friends prefer to collectively recite the Buddhist scriptures out loud. Is this alright? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, as it is a […]
RICE IS ONLY A STOPGAP WHEN THERE ISN’T ENOUGH INCENSE ASHES IN INCENSE BURNER Caller: I currently fill the incense burner with rice and it has now been infested with weevils due to the hot weather. Before refilling the incense burner with fresh rice, I would like to know whether it is alright to fry the […]
IT IS ADVISABLE NOT TO DIRECTLY FACE BODHISATTVA IN THE GUAN YIN HALL WHEN TAKING OFF OUR JACKET OR DRINKING WATER Caller: While we are inside the Guan Yin Hall, is it better for us not to directly face Bodhisattva when we take off our jacket or drink water? We should instead, step aside if […]
MAY WE OFFER FRUITS THAT ARE ROUND IN SHAPE TO PRAY TO BE ACCOMMODATING AND UNHINDERED IN ALL ASPECTS? Caller: Master Lu, may we offer fruits such as melons which are especially round in shape to Bodhisattva, and pray for us to be more accommodating and unhindered in conducting ourselves in society and propagating Buddhist […]
