Good karma stems from doing good; loneliness stems from selfishness; suspicion stems from fear and fear stems from hatred. Thus, only when we cultivate a calm and peaceful state of mind can we turn our mortal heart into a Buddha’s heart.   善果是因為種善得來的， 孤獨是因為自私得來的， 懷疑是因為害怕得來的， 恐懼是瞋恨得來的， 所以培養好清淨心才能將凡心轉為佛心。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of […]

When we face everyone and everything in life with compassion and wisdom, we find ourselves more open and free. When we find everyone so pleasant, we will have a pleasant frame of mind. Then our Bodhi mind will grow and we will be blessed with the Bodhisattva’s love. Having a compassionate heart is far more […]

Our life begins with a cry at birth, and when we leave this human world, we bring along nothing but our lifelong afflictions.   人生在一聲啼哭中開始， 帶著一生的煩惱最後無奈地離開人間。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

It is no use speaking with hindsight or feeling regret.
 We Buddhist practitioners must come to terms with reality and discover our own flaws and shortcomings by reflecting on those of others;
 Understand the workings of karma, and emulate Bodhisattvas who fear causes, but not sentient beings who fear consequences.   千金難買早知道， 萬金難買後悔藥， 學佛人要接受現實， 從別人身上看到自己的缺點和不足， […]

Look at the world from a different perspective, and we will find the world appears vast while man appears small.
 When we put ourselves in other people’s shoes, we will come to realise that all living beings possess an innate Buddha nature.   換個角度看世界， 這個世界很大， 人顯得非常渺小; 要換位思考與朋友的關係， 就會覺得眾生皆具佛性。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words […]

We should cherish all kinds of affinities in our journey through life, be it positive or negative.
 Only when we have insight into the workings of karmic affinities can we act in accordance with karmic conditions.   要珍惜人生旅途中的善惡因緣， 學佛人要將人生中的緣分看穿， 才能隨緣。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

We should never regard ourselves as great, or we may end up looking small and being belittled by others. It will be of great benefit to us to have control over this end. If we fail, it will, at best, bring us humiliation, and at worst, have an adverse impact on our life.   不要以為自己很偉大， […]

To be able to let go, we need to practise equanimity and loosen our emotional attachment to everyone and everything in the world.   看輕人間的一切事， 看淡人間的一切情， 我們才能放下。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Not being attached to worldly afflictions is an expression of compassion.   不執著人間煩惱，就是慈悲。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Throughout our lives, there is nothing we can truly call ours forever; impermanence is the root of affliction.
 If we carry our afflictions into the following day, we will never understand our minds and see our true nature.
 Only when we eradicate all our afflictions can we live our days with joy and free ourselves […]

There is no way to liberate our minds if we consider life to be a game of chance.
 We Buddhist practitioners should look upon the human world as a place for training our minds and for accumulating merits and virtues. We should regard the human world as a tourist destination where we can accumulate merits […]

A true cultivator is utterly indifferent to the flaws of humankind.   若真修道人，不見世間過。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Constantly reminiscing about the past results in distracting thoughts; constantly thinking of the future results in illusion. True cultivation means being down-to-earth, facing the reality of life, and resolving conflicts with wisdom.   總是回憶過去，雜念會多; 總是想著未來，妄想會多; 真實面對現實人生， 用智慧去化解和解決矛盾， 才是真修實修。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

The heart is like a mirror, reflecting the evil of the world. If all we see is nothing but vice and strife, then eventually we will end up turning to evil. Only when our hearts reflect all the good in the world will our hearts be filled with kindness.
 Only when our hearts reflect nothing […]

Turning a deaf ear to advice is the beginning of delusion.
 Turning a blind eye to one’s mistakes is the beginning of failure.
 Always thinking that you should have a fair share of everything is the beginning of affliction.   愚癡的開始就是聽不進別人的規勸， 失敗的開始就是自以為都是對的， 煩惱的開始就是認為 凡事自己都應該擁有一份。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

The ability to adjust one’s mind leads one to attain the Buddha’s heart.   調整人心，進入佛心。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

The foundation of wisdom comes from our potential to awaken.
 One who takes the wrong path is not yet awakened.     悟性是擁有智慧的基礎， 走錯路就是不開悟。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3  

Wealth and glory are nothing but vanity; worldly pleasures and romance are nothing but suffering.
 The hard work of our lives will be all in vain, like trying to capture the moon in the water. When we leave this human world, we take with us nothing but our karma.
 Only when we understand this concept […]

Regret awaits those who make decisions in a fit of anger.   人不能在發脾氣的時候決定任何事情，否則一定會後悔。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3  

A true Buddhist practitioner is a person of few words, who is mindful of their demeanour, and who practises what they preach.   學佛要注重威儀，不在言多，身體力行。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3  

Right thinking is more reliable than sentiment. One who lives for the well-being of others is someone who has passion for life. One who is compassionate, always ready to help and to awaken others spiritually is truly an enlightened individual. They will live a life full of blessings.   正確的思維比感情更可靠。 為別人的幸福而活著的人， 一定是熱愛生命的人; 一個有慈悲心、能夠幫助別人、 救度眾生的人，是一個開悟的人， 一定是一個活得非常幸福的人。 […]

A kind word can sometimes make one feel warm all their lives. A harsh word, on the other hand, can breed a lifetime of hatred. It can ruin one’s marriage and one’s family. 一句好話，有時候可以溫暖人的一生; 一句刻薄的話，有時候會讓人記恨一輩子， 會葬送你婚姻家庭的感情。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3  

Happiness lies in appreciating those who are kind to us. Acknowledging the strengths of others warms our hearts, whereas finding faults with others serves only to bring more afflictions upon ourselves. Appreciating the strengths of others and looking beyond their weaknesses brings forth the light in our hearts.   常常記住別人對你好，你會很快樂。 承認別人的優點，會讓自己覺得溫暖; 盯住別人的缺點，會讓自己心中充滿煩惱。 看到別人優點，少看別人缺點， 心中才會越來越光明。   […]

One who wallows in regret cannot see into their future. Wallowing in regret brings nothing but harm; by doing so, they only bring afflictions upon themselves.   常常後悔的人，是一個看不到將來的人。 後悔只會給自己帶來傷害， 只會給自己增加更多煩惱   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3  

The Dharma enables us to break free from delusion and attain enlightenment. It guides us toward a non- antagonistic approach to life, and leads to the cultivation of a noble character.   佛法讓我們破迷開悟， 佛法讓我們擁有不爭不鬥的心理素質， 是培養人類良好性格的開始。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Only when we understand the law of cause and effect, and the workings of causes and conditions, are we able to live a life of contentment. Only when we practise Buddhism and rid ourselves of karmic obstacles are we able to be free of afflictions and attain liberation.   懂因果、知因緣， 才能知足常樂; 學佛法、消業障， 才能去除煩惱，獲得解脫。   – […]

In the search for our innate pure nature, we will discover our lost compassion.   尋找本性的純潔，會發現原有的慈悲。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Liberation from the shackles of death and rebirth begins with compassion and wisdom.   了斷生死，從慈悲智慧開始。   – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3  

Bodhisattvas fear causes, whereas sentient beings fear consequences. Those who treat the law of karma with respect and awe will bring harmony and tolerance to our society. “菩萨畏因，众生畏果”， 敬畏因果的人 可以让社会充满和谐与宽容。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3