What is compassion? Compassionate are those who can put themselves in other people’s shoes. 什么是慈悲？ 凡是能够站在别人角度为别人想的人就是慈悲。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

It’s only a matter of time before we have to let go, so why not choose to let go sooner in order to live a happier and more peaceful life? 与其总有一天要放下， 还不如早点把身上的包袱放下， 让心活得踏实一点，活得开心一点。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

The spiritual path to enlightenment is riddled with afflictions and obstacles. It is important that the enlightened guard their inherent Buddha nature. It takes the mind to overcome whatever hardship or calamity that comes our way. Only when one’s mind is devoid of thought can one be blessed with good fortune and longevity. 修心路上烦恼多，悟者自心守本源， 多劫多难心来化，心中无念福寿延。 […]

We will not achieve anything if we are not ready to give. Only when we give, do we gain.  一个人如果不能有所舍，必无所成； 要懂得舍，才能得。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Cultivating our minds is to change our state of mind; cultivating our behaviour is to change our behaviour.  修心就是修正自己的心态， 修行就是修正自己错误的行为。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

We are merely visitors in the world; such is the reality of life. 生命的真实性，就是人间过路客。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

An ever-burning lamp in our heart will illuminate the path to enlightenment.  心中的长明灯不熄，才能照亮彼岸之路。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Fortunes and misfortunes are vicissitudes of life. Being safe and well is a blessing which we should cherish at all times. Instil into ourselves a forgiving state of mind. This is the Buddha’s state of mind. 在人间每天会发生各种幸与不幸的事情， 平安就是福，平安时要懂得珍惜， 要培养善解的好心态，那就是佛的心态。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

We as Buddhist practitioners should cultivate the right faith and be cautious in making friends. Having too many acquaintances of varied quality may do us more harm than good. We should associate with worthy friends; the virtuous and the high-minded. We should nurture the Buddha nature in our hearts, be connected to positive affinities and […]

Only when we change ourselves can we let go; only when we cultivate our minds and practise Buddhism can we make this world a pure land. 改变自己才是放下， 修心学佛才能得人间净土。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Physical health is the biggest asset in life. If we suffer from ill health, we will live a wretched life even if we enjoy abundant wealth. Wealthy is one who is contented. The biggest victory we can achieve in life is to not be angry, or resentful. In doing so, no one can upset you. […]

A truly awakened person readily performs the act of giving. True spiritual awakening is understanding the truth of life. Only after we have nothing will we start having something. When someone has no afflictions, they start gaining wisdom.  真正的开悟是懂得舍得， 真正的开悟是理解。 无是获得有的基础。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

A person who is troubled by too many afflictions is devoid of wisdom. A person who is devoid of afflictions is full of wisdom. 一个没有智慧的人，因为他的烦恼太多； 一个没有烦恼的人，他的智慧一定是充裕的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Do not be perturbed by trivial gain and loss in this world; the wise man is someone who lets go of themselves. 不要太过于追求人间一点一滴的得失，放下自己才是智者。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Being able to love others is a form of blessing. Being able to understand others is a form of wisdom. 能爱别人就是福，能理解别人就是慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

When one’s mind is scattered, one’s soul is distracted. When one’s mind is concentrated, one possesses wisdom. When someone’s mind becomes as calm and still as water, and free of the sense of right and wrong, they are no longer ordinary people. Their minds are undisturbed. This is the approach we should adopt to solve […]

A glass of water changes its colour and becomes undrinkable when it is stained by a drop of ink, whereas the ocean remains blue even when a drop of ink dissolves in it. Why is it so? It is because their capacity differs. Wheat spikes grow straight upwards when unripe, but they lower their tips […]

When we realise the true meaning of life, we are able to derive happiness from the minutest of things. When we understand the impermanence of life, we will be appreciative and happy. 人如果懂得生活的真谛， 就可以从一些微小的事情中获得快乐； 理解人生无常，就会珍惜和快乐。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

One who knows how to be happy will not live a day without happiness. It is no use stamping one’s feet and beating one’s chest lamenting and moaning. Only when we understand the ever-changing mind can we identify people’s feelings and perceptions in relation to their surroundings. Remember that everything is made from the mind […]

We can take any road in the world, but never the road to ruin. We can choose any path, but never the one that leads us astray. Despite the many obstacles along the path in life, we must walk uphill with our heads held high. In this way, we are able to steer clear of […]

The whole world will smile at you when your heart is peaceful and your mind is clean. When you can smile at yourself, not a single trouble in the world will affect you. When you are sincere to yourself, no one in the world can deceive you. 心平安了，意念干净了， 世界都会对你微笑。 当你对自己微笑的时候， 世界上就没有烦恼能缠住你； 当你对自己非常真诚的时候， 世界上没有人能欺骗你。 – Master […]

To let go of the self is to clear a mind that is filled with discrimination, sense of right and wrong, gain and loss, and attachment. Letting go is a manifestation of magnanimity, a kind of thorough enlightenment; it reveals our true nature. Only when we let go can we attain true liberation. 放下自己，就是去除心中的分别心、 是非心、得失心、执着心。 […]

We need to cleanse the body when it is dirty. Similarly, we need to drink plenty of water to cleanse the internal organs when they are dirty. According to the foundational work of Chinese medicine, Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, water is the best medicine. Consuming plenty of water cleanses our internal body. What is the […]

Anger is humankind’s biggest weakness. Do not find excuses to get angry. Anger only begets more anger. Taming our anger is the golden key to our physical and mental well-being.  人最大的缺点就是生气， 不要自己找气生，不生哪来的气？ 越生，气越多。不生气 是保持身体健康和心灵健康的金钥匙。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

We as Buddhist practitioners should find ways to repay the kindness extended to us. The more feelings of gratitude we nurture, the less resentment we will harbour in our heart. As time goes by, we will develop long-lasting kindness towards sentient beings with no annoyance or regret. 学佛人要懂得知恩图报。 心有感恩，就会少生怨气，少生瞋恨心， 时间长了会生出善心， 无怨无悔的为了众生恒生善心。 – Master Jun Hong […]

A contented person enjoys happiness and wealth. A blessed person should learn to keep a low profile, then they will be able to prolong their good fortune and their lifespan.  一个人知足，就拥有快乐和富有。 有福气的人要学会低调，就福寿延绵。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

The infinite number of beings in the six realms of existence are all equal. We come and go empty-handed, however great we may have become. 六道中无量无边的众生， 我们来到人间都是平等的， 生不带来死不带去， 再伟大的人走的时候也是两手空空。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Only when we let go of attachment can we let go of the self. Free ourselves from worries. If we are constantly troubled by worries, it must be that we think too highly of ourselves. 放下执着，才能破除我执。 我们做人不能有烦恼， 有烦恼的人一定是把自己 看得太大、太高了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

As Buddhist practitioners, we must understand that doing things for ourselves or for our own ends is mean-spirited. Doing something for the benefit of others, however minor, is considered kind. 学佛人一定要懂得，为自己的事情， 为私心的事情，都带着恶意； 为别人的事情， 哪怕就是一点点，都是善良的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

One who observes the precepts and the law will have peace of mind. Only when one attains peace of mind can one attain concentration of mind. This, in turn, gives rise to wisdom. This is the so-called ‘precepts, concentration and wisdom’ in Buddhism. 一个人能持戒守法，心就会安定。 安，尔后才能定。 有定性的人才会生出智慧。 这就是佛法讲的戒定慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom […]