Wenda20190104 22:49 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) FOR THE SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM WITH 272 TIMES OF THE AMITABHA PURE LAND REBIRTH MANTRA, OFFER A MAXIMUM OF 3 PIECES PER DAY Caller: Master Lu, many Buddhist friends have recited Self-Cultivation Record Forms for the fast approaching Lunar New Year. One such form would be […]
Wenda20181118A 37:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) PERFORM RECITATION WITH THE BOUNDLESS QUALITIES OF MIND Caller: In volume 1, chapter 19 of Buddhism in Plain Terms, Master Lu states that the efficaciousness of our recitations depend on a clear pitch; boundless qualities of the mind and due regard to the untranslatable. May I […]
Wenda20181125 23:43 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) PERSEVERE IN THE RECITATION OF SHORT SUTRAS/MANTRAS ON A DAILY BASIS Caller: Can we stop the recitations of short sutras/mantras such as, Xiao Zai Ji Xiang Shen Zhou, Ru Yi Bao Lun Wang Tuo Luo Ni, Da Ji Xiang Tian Nu Zhou, Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots? […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 265) 17 November 2018 RECITATION OF ADDITIONAL AMITABHA PURE LAND REBIRTH MANTRA DURING THIS PERIOD: FROM WINTER SOLSTICE TO THE THIRD DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR Question: The following discourse has been applicable for past two years, can we still do the same this year? From Winter Solstice till the third […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 254) 11 September 2018 WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A THUNDERSTORM IN THE MIDST OF THE RECITATION OF EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE? Question: If a thunderstorm occurs while we are in the midst of reciting the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance, should we stop right away or may we complete the current […]
Wenda20140817B 18:45 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) SINCERITY IS KEY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE RECITATION OF EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE IS PERFORMED WITH PROSTRATION OR NODDING OF HEAD Caller: There is one more question. I am currently adhering to the protocol of reciting the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance as stated in the booklet, […]
Shuohua20180629 08:17 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE “SPIRITUAL CODE 7829” IS ANOTHER COMBINATION OF BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES Caller: Master, there is a recent discourse shared which says, in the event of an emergency, we can apply the “Spiritual code 7829” which is made up of 7 x Great Compassion Mantra; 8 x Heart […]
Shuohua20180727 22:11 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) AVOID EATING DURIANS BEFORE PERFORMING RECITATION AND WORSHIPPING BUDDHA; TRY TO AVOID FOUL-SMELLING FOOD AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE Caller: Master Lu mentioned that Buddhist practitioners should not eat durians; if we did, what should we do? Master Jun Hong Lu: I didn’t say you can’t […]
Shuohua20180713 01:43 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CAN WE PROCEED TO DO HOUSE CHORES RIGHT AFTER WE OFFER INCENSE AND PERFORM OBEISANCE, OR DO WE NEED TO EXTINGUISH THE OIL LAMP FIRST Caller: After offering incense, a Buddhist friend will go about performing recitation while doing house chores (cooking, taking out the laundry, […]
Wenda20180511 07:22 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WITHIN 49 DAYS AFTER DEATH, WILL THE DECEASED BENEFIT FROM THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN DHARMA CONVENTIONS? Caller: Master Lu, will our participation in Dharma Conventions help the deceased (within 49 days after death) to ascend to a higher spiritual realm? Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s […]
Wenda20180624A 13:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHY DO PEOPLE REACT DIFFERENTLY WHEN RECITING EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE? Caller: Master Lu, why are there some who often cry, experience a strong reaction and tremendous reaction when they recite the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance, while there are others who are slow to react. Are […]
Wenda20180429B 15:45 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) NUMBER OF EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE CAN BE RECITED ON BOARD A PLANE Caller: Master Lu, if we are on board a plane, how many times of Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance can we recite? Master Jun Hong Lu: If you are on your way to attend a dharma […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 205) 1 February 2018 OFFER MAXIMUM THREE PIECES OF SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM OF AMITABHA PURE LAND REBIRTH MANTRA AT ONE GO Question: What is the maximum number of Self-Cultivation Record Form of Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra (272 times per sheet) that we can burn at one go on […]
Wenda20180204B 55:50 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) WE WILL DO A BIG MERITORIOUS DEED IF WE REPENT AND EDUCATE OTHERS WITH OUR EXAMPLE Caller: Will people do big meritorious deeds if they repent their wrongdoings, and share their example with others? Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s for sure. People gain benefit and grow […]
Wenda20180128A 26:35 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) REASON FOR NOT ABLE TO RECITE BUDDHIST SCRIPTURE FLUENTLY Caller: A Buddhist friend has not been able to recite Buddhist scriptures fluently for the last two years. Often, he has to start over halfway through his recitation, as if there is some mental obstruction. He kept […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 17 January 2015 RECITE MORE OF EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) WHEN KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE TOO SUBSTANTIAL Recite more of LIFO when your karmic obstacles are too substantial. It is only through seeking forgiveness from numerous Bodhisattvas that you can be truly forgiven. The fact of […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 205) 1 February 2018 RECITATION OF GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA’S NAME Question: Master Lu, during one of your discourse over radio program, it was mentioned that we might make a vow to recite the name of Guan Yin Bodhisattva for 100,000 times to enhance our affinity with Bodhisattva. May […]
Wenda20180121A 28:38 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) WITH MORE DISTRACTING THOUGHTS, THE QUALITY OF RECITATION WILL BE COMPROMISED Caller: To what extent that distracting thought will affect the quality of our recitation? Master Jun Hong Lu: It depends on how much distracting thoughts you have. For example, if it is 90%, your recitation […]
Wenda20180126 01:03:00 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) CAN SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM OF EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) BE POST-DATED TO ITS OFFERING DATE? Caller: Master Lu, you mentioned before that under special circumstances, the Little Houses could be post-dated to the day that it will be made effective. I would like to ask […]
Zongshu20180120 00:21 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) RECITE MORE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) AND OTHER SCRIPTURES BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS AS IT IS ABLE TO ELIMINATE SUBSTANTIAL KARMIC OBSTACLES; THINGS TO OBSERVE ON THE FIRST DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR Master Jun Hong Lu: Lunar New Year is just around the corner. […]
Wenda20130310B 08:47 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) HOW DO WE BRING ABOUT HEARTFELT REPENTANCE? Caller: How do we bring about heartfelt repentance? Master Jun Hong Lu: You need to be honest and feel a sense of remorse when you repent. However, this is only possible if you know the root of your misconduct. […]
Shuohua20160108 19:03 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) A CALLER’S SENTIMENT THAT PERFORMING RECITATIONS IS SIMILAR TO TAKING ONE’S DAILY MEALS Caller: Master Lu, I told you before I didn’t want to perform recitations. However, I have now changed my mind and will treat recitations as part of my daily regiment, just like taking […]
Wenda20140704 01:04:22 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) WILL RECITATIONS PERFORMED ON AN AIRPLANE BE AFFECTED BY A PASSENGER WHO WATCHES AN ACTION OR HORROR MOVIE NEXT TO US? Caller: Master Lu once mentioned we can perform recitations onboard an airplane. However,, if we are allocated a middle seat with passengers who do not perform recitation […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 194) 13 December 2017 DURING THIS SPECIAL PERIOD THE RECITATION OF ADDITIONAL EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) PRAYERS IS ALLOWED Question: On the 15th day of this 11th Lunar month, and on the 17th day, which is Amitabha Buddha’s birthday, we are allowed to recite an additional Eighty-Eight Buddhas […]
Wenda20170120 01:17:20 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) CAN WE RECITE THE AMITABHA PURE LAND REBIRTH MANTRA FOR SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM AFTER 10:00PM AT NIGHT? Caller: Master, Metaphysics Q&A 122 states that the Heart Sutra and the Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra for Self-Cultivation Record Form can be recited until 12:00am midnight. However, Master Lu instructs us not to perform recitations after 10:00pm. Therefore, […]
Wenda20171027 01:13:50 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) FEELING A SENSE OF GRIEVANCE WHILE RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE IS A SIGN OF NEGATIVE KARMA BEING ELIMINATED Caller: We usually feel remorse when reciting the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance. However, a fellow Buddhist friend was once overcome with a feeling of injustice when the sudden thought came […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 188) 09 November 2017 DO NOT VISUALISE THE PERSON YOU ARE HELPING WHEN RECITING THE MANTRA TO UNTIE KARMIC KNOTS Question: Can I visualise my son when I recite the Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots (Jie Jie Zhou) in order to resolve negative karmic ties with him? Answer: It […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk in Milan, Italy 23 September 2017 THE GREAT COMPASSION MANTRA POSSESSES THE EFFECT OF EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) Question: There is an elderly lady in Guan Yin Hall who is illiterate. She doesn’t speak Mandarin and isn’t able to communicate in any of the other Chinese dialects. She […]
Shuohua20170915 13:58 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) THE SEQUENCE FOR PERFORMING DAILY RECITATIONS Caller: Master Lu, in regards to the set of scriptures in our daily recitations, is there any sequence we should observe when reciting them? For example, after completing the Great Compassion Mantra, should we continue to recite the Heart Sutra or the Cundi Dharani etc.? […]
Shuohua20171006 18:36 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) CAN WE RECITE THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) AN ADDITIONAL 1 OR 2 TIMES ON A DAILY BASIS TO REPENT FOR NEW KARMA? Caller: New negative karma is more difficult to eliminate. Hence, on top of our daily recitation of LIFO, which is performed 5 […]