Wenda20191124 55:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) ONE WILL NOT ACHIEVE ANY SPIRITUAL STATUS BY MERELY PERFORMING VIRTUOUS DEEDS WITHOUT ELEVATING ONE’S STATE-OF-MIND Caller: Master Lu, you mentioned that a person’s merit is his ultimate token for admission to heaven, hence it is very important. In the case where one focuses on cultivating […]
Zongshu20180915 09:17 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) LEARN TO ADJUST OUR MENTAL ATTITUDE Master Jun Hong Lu: We must learn how to adjust our mental attitude. As always, nothing is smooth sailing in this world; no matter what you do, you must learn to accord to changes, learn to become wiser, and learn […]
Wenda20200719 12:03 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) BOTTLED WATER FOR OFFERING TO BODHISATTVA SHOULD BE DIFFERENTIATED FROM THOSE MEANT FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION Caller: A fellow Buddhist practitioner usually buys a carton of bottled mineral water, and offers a brand new bottle to Bodhisattva every day. Sometimes, his family members will also take the […]
Wenda20200802 34:37 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) KEEP THE DOOR OPEN FOR AN UNOCCUPIED ROOM AT HOME Caller: The son of a Buddhist friend usually stays at boarding school and only spends one night at home over the weekend. The mother would like to ask if it is better to keep his bedroom […]
Buddhism In Plain Terms Volume 1 Chapter 10 (An Excerpt) HOW TO PREVENT KARMIC OBSTACLES FROM COMING INTO BEING Master Jun Hong Lu: The second tool to prevent karmic obstacles from arising is to have “a heart of gratitude”. The sense of gratitude referred to here is not only a state-of-mind but also a tool, […]
Wenda20200119 34:59 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR ONE TO SUFFER FROM FINANCIAL MISFORTUNE Caller: Master, what are the actions that can lead to one to suffer the karmic retribution of financial misfortune? Master Jun Hong Lu: The act of killing is the main cause for one to suffer […]
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF LITTLE HOUSES THAT CAN BE OFFERED ON THE ENLIGHTENMENT DAY OF GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA AND THE BIRTHDAY OF MAHASTHAMAPRAPTA BODHISATTVA Question: On the Enlightenment Day of Guan Yin Bodhisattva (8 August 2020) and the birthday of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva (Great Strength Bodhisattva, Da Shi Zhi Pusa) (31 August 2020), how many times […]
Wenda20121104B 26:56 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CAN WE OFFER INCENSE WITH DIFFERENT LENGTH? Caller: The incense that we bought are slightly different in length, can we use such incense? Master Jun Hong Lu: It depends on how much difference in length. If the length varies a lot, then do not use the […]
Buddhism In Plain Terms Volume 11 Chapter 29 (An Excerpt) GAIN TRUE WISDOM THROUGH SINCERE CULTIVATION Master Jun Hong Lu: Many people say, “I don’t have any karmic obstacles.” That is impossible, as karmic obstacles follow and never leave us. For those who do not practise Buddhism, karmic obstacles will only build up day after […]
Buddhism In Plain Terms Volume 2 Chapter 13 (An Excerpt) BREAK FREE FROM THE KARMIC OBSTACLES THAT BIND US Master Jun Hong Lu: In this boundless, illusory world of suffering, your karmic obstacles are like the sharks in the sea. Their sights are set on you, and they are waiting for every opportunity to bite […]
Wenda20170407 01:12:45 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) HOW TO AVOID BEING A KNOW-IT-ALL WHEN SHARING PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING OF BUDDHISM? Caller: Master Lu, some Buddhist practitioners may have developed some personal insights during the process of their spiritual cultivation, which they think are good and would like to share them with others. Can they […]
Wenda20200221 54:12 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) IS IT NECESSARY TO USE THE RED CLOTH WHEN WE FILL IN THE RECITER FIELD ON THE LITTLE HOUSE? Caller: Master Lu, when we are only entering our names in the reciter field of the Little House, do we have to lay the red cloth beneath? […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Paris, France 5 September 2019 THE IMPORTANCE OF SINCERITY Master Jun Hong Lu: The key to differentiating whether you are a good or evil person lies in the sincerity of mind in your dealings with others. If you treat others with sincerity, you are likely a kind […]
Wenda20190707 11:08 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) ACCORD WITH CONDITIONS; DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO Master Jun Hong Lu: Regardless of what happens, we must accord with the conditions in a lot of matters in this world. Act only when action is called for, and otherwise refrain; Listen only […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 397) 14 July 2020 OFFERING OF BOTTLED WATER ON BUDDHIST ALTAR Question: Master has previously stated that if we would like to offer bottled mineral water to Guan Yin Bodhisattva (in addition to the usual offering of the Great Compassion Water in a cup), the bottled water has to […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 398) 17 July 2020 DO NOT HOLD GRUDGES, LETTING GO IS THE ONLY WAY Question: Master Lu, you mentioned before that if we hate someone, we will bear the karmic obstacles of the person we hate, and the said party will take away a portion of our merits and […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Paris, France 5 September 2019 ALWAYS TREAT OTHERS WITH SINCERITY Master Jun Hong Lu: As the saying goes, ‘sincerity can move mountains’. Sincerity can shift even one’s mind and natural instincts. Hence, always treat others well and with sincerity, and you will be able to manage the […]
Wenda20160610 01:07:28 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) HOW ONE’S MENTALITY, ENERGY FIELD, MERITS AND KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE RELATED? Caller: Master, may I know how one’s mentality, energy field, merits and karmic obstacles are related? Master Jun Hong Lu: They have mutual-influence on each other. A person with positive energy is a person who […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 396) 11 July 2020 RECITE THE SACRED NAME OF GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA TO PRAY FOR EARLY RIPENING OF AFFINITIES WITH BUDDHISM Question: Can I recite 100,000 times of the sacred name of Guan Yin Bodhisattva to pray for early ripening of my father’s affinities with Buddhism? Answer: Yes, you […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 365) 24 February 2020 DO NOT WEAR SLIPPERS WHEN PROSTRATING TO BUDDHA Question: Master Lu has mentioned before we should not wear slippers when paying respect to Buddha. Is it proper if we wear slippers while offering incense, and remove them later when we prostrate before the Buddha on […]
Wenda20200124 24:49 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DO NOT THINK TOO MUCH, NEITHER SHOULD WE NOT THINK, TAKE THE MIDDLE PATH Master Jun Hong Lu: We must learn Buddhism diligently in order to change ourselves for the better. There is no difficult task in the world, as long as we put our heart […]
Zongshu20190926 04:26 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) AWARENESS OF IMPERMANENCE AND UNDERSTANDING THE LAW OF CAUSATION IS CRUCIAL Master Jun Hong Lu: Recognising life is impermanent, we must consider the ultimate consequences of all our actions. Because every seed we sow is the fruit we reap. Therefore, it is important to understand the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 389) 12 June 2020 REGARDING THE GIVING OF VEGETARIAN FOOD WITHOUT BUDDHISM-RELATED CONTENT Question: Can we accumulate meritorious blessings if we give vegetarian food without any Buddhism-related content? Answer: There will be meritorious blessings as long as you do it wholeheartedly. Otherwise, you will simply receive good fortune if […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 392) 26 June 2020 GRAND INCENSE MAY BE OFFERED MANY TIMES IN A DAY Question: How many times a day are we allowed to offer the grand incense? Are we permitted to offer grand incense in the morning, noon, afternoon and at night? Answer: Yes. If you offer grand […]
Zongshu20200609 09:51 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE GEM OF ALL SUTRAS – THE HEART SUTRA Master Jun Hong Lu: Heart Sutra can change the molecular structures of our body‘s cells. A person who often recites Heart Sutra will find that his cellular molecules flow more freely, which is good for one’s blood […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 391) 21 June 2020 TOO MUCH HUMILITY IS PRIDE Question: How should we understand the saying, ‘Too much humility is pride’? What kind of situation is considered being overly humble? Answer: Being overly humble is when one has the ability to do something, but he refuses to do so […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Melbourne, Australia 8 December 2019 WHAT IS HAPPINESS Master Jun Hong Lu: There is no fixed standard for happiness. Bodhisattva tells us that once we are content with what we currently have, happiness has already permeated our life. Indeed, a contented mind begets constant joy, this is what happiness […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 377) 19 April 2020 TO MAINTAIN QUALITY IN THE RECITATION OF LITTLE HOUSE I hope every one of you cultivates diligently. Do try your very best to recite some Little Houses daily. You should have heard about the Journey to Heaven and Hell. If you have recited very poor […]
Contemplate the spiritual state your inner mind is in. If you constantly contemplate yourself as within the Buddha realm, you will transcend the human realm spiritually. 观自在，常观自己在佛界， 精神解离出世间。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Those who observe the precepts will not be arrogant; those who believe in sentient beings will have no doubt. 守戒则不傲慢，相信众生则不疑惑。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5