Live in accordance with karmic conditions and you will enjoy peace of mind; be happy and you will have no worries. Let go of your worries and you can attain spiritual awakening. Our potential for awakening will bring about liberation. Those who can be happy are awakened and liberated. 要懂得随缘的人才能自在， 开心的人才没有烦恼。 如果能放下心中的烦恼，就是开悟。 悟性就是解脱， 懂得快乐的人就是一个开悟解脱之人。 – […]
As long as we have faith in the Bodhisattva and walk the path of Buddhism with determination, though we are far from being perfect or tactful, we are sure to reap benefits from our practice, even if we live in a world fraught with suffering. 我们在苦难丛生的娑婆世界当中， 只要相信菩萨，虽然做不到完美和圆融， 但是只要坚定的学佛， 沿着佛法这条道走下去， 一定能从中受益。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, […]
It is important that Buddhist practitioners erect a wall in their hearts, just as a computer requires a firewall for protection. No matter where the viruses come from, we are able to ward them off with the wisdom derived from Dharma. 学佛人一定要心中有一堵墙， 就像电脑要有一堵防火墙， 不管来自于哪里的病毒， 我们用佛法的智慧 都能把它挡在人间的烦恼之外。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume […]
Our hands are meant for labour, not to seek material gains. Our brain is meant for contemplating and repenting, not for clinging to attachments. Only when we remain sober-minded and ready to forgive others are we able to make constant progress. The best solution to any problem is to forgive. 手是用来劳动，不是用来索取的； 脑筋是用来思维和忏悔，不是用来偏执的； 让自己头脑清醒，经常原谅别人， 才能让自己不断进步； 解决问题最好的方法，就是原谅别人。 […]
Learn to be grateful by rendering help to others when we receive help from others. Be grateful to nature for nurturing us. Be grateful to our parents for raising us. Be grateful to our fellow Buddhists for their friendship. Be grateful to the Buddha’s teachings for awakening us. 学会感恩， 得到别人的帮助更要帮助别人， 要感恩大自然的付出， 感恩父母的教养， 感恩佛情友情， 感恩佛法让我们开悟。 – […]
It is essential to do good deeds while practising Buddhism. If you can lead others to practise Buddhism at no cost to yourself, then you are applying a wonderful method. To be able to help others awaken spiritually and to also allow yourself to introduce Buddhism to more people is wisdom. 学佛必须要行善， 不伤害自己又能度到众生，就是妙法； 能让别人开悟，又能让自己度到更多人， 就是智慧。 […]
To show due respect toward others is to respect yourself. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. If you hurt others, you will eventually hurt yourself. 给别人面子，就是给自己面子； 你希望别人怎样对你，你就要怎样对别人； 伤害别人，最终伤害的是自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
According to Buddhism, “Wisdom is to understand another’s heart as our own.” Only when we understand other people’s hearts can we understand our own. Only when we understand other people’s thoughts can we understand the true meaning of life in the world. Our great Bodhisattva is fully aware of Her children’s suffering in the human […]
Though you may have desires, you should not cling to them. Seek them, but do not be greedy. When you have a balanced state of mind in seeking blessing from the Buddha, you will be able to let go of more attachments. One who has a balanced state of mind will be composed, calm, pure […]
Buddhism enables us to gain the true value of life in the world. The wise are able to let go, take things easy, have a positive frame of mind and live their lives with ease. If we can reach a thorough understanding of reality, we can succeed in what we do. As a result, our […]
Do not get angry and contend with others. Whatever is obtained by way of contention is a delusion; only what is gained by way of spiritual cultivation is real. 人不能生气，不要与别人争， 争来的是假的，修心修来的才是真的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
The true meaning of life is to change ourselves and to return to our true nature. We must show our best side when interacting with others. Concurrently, through correcting our bad habits and temper, we will find our true self. This is what we call ‘self- perfection’ in Buddhism. 人生的意义就是要改变自己、回归自我。 用自己最好的一面对待众生， 改正不好的习惯和脾气，找回真我， 这就是佛法界讲的自我圆满。 – Master […]
Bowing one’s head does not mean one is inferior to others. It is merely a manifestation of one’s great composure. There are many who stand head and shoulders above others. Do not forget that there are always other more superior people to rise above them. Those who are humble and steadfast in work are always […]
Life is sustained by interdependence. We grow strong with assistance from others. In this world, everyone has to rely on one another in order to achieve success. 生命是靠着相互依赖而存在的， 人是靠着别人帮助让自己茁壮成长的， 世界上每一个人 都要靠别人的帮助才能成功。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
If we hold hatred in our heart, it will germinate over time. If we nurture love in our heart, we will become compassionate over time. 一个人将恨一直积压在心中， 时间长了一定会发芽； 一个人把爱多一点放在心中， 时间长了一定会慈悲。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Only when we develop our inherent bright nature can we live a happy and carefree life. 用菩萨的智慧开启我们心灵光明的本性，才能在人间过得越来越舒畅。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
One who respects themselves, as well as others, is most worthy of respect. 自重并敬重别人的人，是最值得敬重的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Wisest are those who are good at discovering the strengths of others. Strongest are those who are good at controlling themselves. Richest are those who are aware of their fortune, are content with it, give their wealth to help others, and live a fulfilling and happy life. 善于学习他人之长处的人，最有智慧。 善于自己控制自己的人，最强大。 能深悉自己拥有的财富者， 知足者，并能将财物施予和帮助别人， 会让自己过好每一天， 精神愉快的人，是最富有的人。 – Master […]
Cherish what you have now and tame your sensual desires. Tomorrow belongs to those who cherish today. 珍惜现在所拥有的，不要把欲望看得太重， 能够拥有今天的人才能拥有明天。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
A conqueror, in the true sense of the word, is not one who is courageous in conquering a storm, but one who is skilful in steering clear of a storm. 真正的驾驭高手，不是勇敢地去征服风暴，而是机智巧妙地去避开风暴。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
We will have no regrets if we always consult our inherent nature and true self before acting, uttering a word or conceiving a thought. 在一个行动要做出来、在一句话要出口、 在一个思维要形成之前， 问一问自己的本性和自性再去做， 就不会后悔了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Buddhist practitioners must be honest. If one fails to meet the most basic requirement of being honest, then they will gradually deviate from Buddhist teachings. 学佛人必须要诚实，如果连诚实都做不到，就慢慢离开了佛法。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Vengeance is sweet when one undermines the character of others, but it will quickly backfire and harm one’s whole life instead. 损害他人的人格，快乐一时，伤害自己一生。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Blessings are the result of cultivation in past lives, whereas virtue is the result of good conduct in this life. 福气是前世所修，德行是今世所为。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
When you are constantly connected to the Buddha Light of the Bodhisattva, your heart is united as one with that of the Bodhisattva; you will spiritually awaken at once. 要合光即悟，经常与菩萨的佛光接在一起， 你的心就会变得非常的融合，马上开悟。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
It is important to see through all afflictions and all phenomena in the world. The ability to understand thoroughly and overcome whatever happens represents a philosophy to live by. As long as sentient beings exist in the human world, they will be contaminated. Once a person cultivates themselves to the point of being free of […]
Excessive speech hurts others and fussiness exhausts one’s energies. Rather than hurting others or being exhausted, it is far better to constantly think of Guan Yin Bodhisattva. 话多伤人，计较伤神， 与其伤人又伤神，不如常念观世音。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Buddhists must never forget the kindness of others, never bear any grudge against others, never think of the mistakes of others, and give no thought to the resentment of others. 学佛人一定要： 不忘人恩，不念人过， 不思人非，不计人怨。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Troubles are present every day; however, if one does not seek them, they will naturally become absent. 烦恼天天有，不捡自然无。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Buddhists possess dignity in their hearts and compassion in their actions. They have no fear; they let go and attain liberation. 学佛人庄严在心，慈悲于行， 没有恐惧，放下解脱。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7