Shuohua20141128 08:23 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) PRECEPTS TO BE ADHERED TO BY LAY PRACTITIONERS Caller: Master Jun Hong Lu, when we, as lay practitioners, make a vow to have the Bodhisattva and Dharma Protectors watch over us, what are the precepts that we should adhere to? Do we really have to adhere […]
Wenda20160327B 28:07 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CULTIVATE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICAL TRAINING; HELP OTHERS AS WE PRACTISE ALONG Caller: Master Lu, we have been cultivating our mind and conduct for quite a while but we are still not sure if we are able to put it to use. When nothing happens, we […]
Wenda20160325 29:12 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) HOW SHOULD WE DHARMA CULTIVATORS REACT TO THE HARM INFLICTED ON US? Caller: Master, you have said before that even Guan Yin Bodhisattva had often been deceived by people. We emulate the Bodhisattva in doing good to others but instead, our kindness has been exploited. How […]
Wenda20160313B 01:00:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DISCOURSE REGARDING MERITS BEING DEPLETED BY OUTBURST OF FURY Caller: Master, there is a saying that “Anger is like a fire which will burn off the forest of merits and virtues”, could you enlighten us on how it happens? ? Is it true that a fit […]
Wenda20150213 01:43:04 (Master Lu’s call-in radio program) IT’S POSSIBLE TO TRANSCEND THE CYCLE OF REBIRTH BY PRACTISING GUAN YIN CITTA Caller: A Buddhist practitioner dreamt about hearing a voice telling him: “ A Buddhist practitioner known as XX has only 4% of karmic obstacles now.” In his dream, he thought to himself, this means the […]
Wenda20160122 01:12:44 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) KARMIC CREDITOR WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY OCCUPYING ONE’S BODY WHEN THERE IS HALO ABOVE THE HEAD Caller: Master, if there are halos on our heads, will our karmic creditors be able to occupy our bodies? Master Jun Hong Lu: When there are halos above our heads, karmic […]
Zongshu20160126 43:36 (Master Lu’s call-in radio program) SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN THE SIZE OF KARMIC OBSTACLES WITHIN TWO YEARS DUE TO ACTIVELY HELPING OTHERS Caller: Master Lu, please help me check on the status of my lotus flower in Heaven as well as my health condition. I was born in 1968, the year of the Monkey. I […]
Wenda20151127 07:16 (Master Lu’s call-in radio program) MASTER LU’S DISCOURSE ON “NON-SELF” AND “EQUANIMITY” Caller: Master Lu, you mentioned “Be free from all thoughts and no karma will be generated” in “Buddhism in Plain Terms”. However, in everyday life we are bound to generate numerous thoughts. When you mentioned “Be free from all thoughts”, do […]
Wenda20131213 1 01:17:57 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUTTING BOTH PALMS TOGETHER AND USING A SINGLE HAND WHEN PAYING OBEISANCE Female Listener: The gesture of “putting our palms together” requires the use of both hands. When, however, do we use one hand instead of both hands? Master Lu: Usually you […]
Wenda20150306 14:24 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHAT IS CONSIDERED ‘TRUE CULTIVATION’ Caller: Master Lu, on the radio programs you often mentioned that there are many people practicing Dharma nowadays, but many are not truly cultivating. What is considered true cultivation? Is persistently performing recitation daily considered true cultivation? Master Jun Hong […]
Wenda20151011B 03:11 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) PRACTISING BUDDHISM IS ABLE TO CHANGE UP TO 70% OF A PERSON’S FATE & FORTUNE Male Listener: We are able to change our fate and fortune through practicing Buddhism. However, Master Lu, you mentioned before that some fates can not be changed at all. Can you […]
Once, Emperor Qianlong visited the South of China. He saw many ships come and go in the Grand Canal in a hubbub. In the midst of the great commotion, the Emperor sighed, “So many ships go back and forth, what on earth are they doing?” Minister Shen He respectfully answered, “Your Majesty, in my humble […]
Inspirational Short Stories from Master Jun Hong Lu 1. Determination goes a long way There was once a little monk who was preparing for a journey to advance his studies in Buddhism. Knowing that the little monk’s faith was still not strong enough, his Master asked, “When will you set off?” The little monk answered, […]
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23 October 2018 I have received a message from the Bodhisattvas which expounded the following: “Humans are managed by the Heavens and the Underworld. If a person does not perform any wholesome deeds but accumulates unwholesomeness instead, then they are destined to fall into the Lower Realms (Evil Paths). One must follow Guan Yin Bodhisattva […]
1 October 2018 I saw a scene in September 2018. Along a coast where an impending sea disaster was about to occur, a few gigantic lobsters – approximately 7 to 8 storeys high – arose from the depths of the sea. The lobsters were wearing a breastplate and had a flag in one of their […]
3 December 2018 On 3 December 2018, I received an order from Guan Ping Bodhisattva to make myself available at the Hall of the King of Hell. When I arrived, the three Kings of Hell were already there waiting for me. Having paid respect to each of them, I stood to the side as usual. Kneeling before them were […]
Excerpt from Master Lu’s Q&A (271), 8 December 2018 Question: 28 November 2018 On 27 November 2018, Guan Ping Bodhisattva instructed me to go to the Underworld to watch trials of two disciples of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door. That day in the Underworld, there were three Kings of Hell presiding over the trials. As […]
Excerpt from Master Lu’s Q&A (268), 27 November 2018 Question: On the night of 14 November 2018, I was enveloped by a golden light in my dream and was lifted to Heaven. I passed by many Heavenly gates. I saw the Victorious in Battle Buddha in mid-air, radiating a golden glow. Victorious in Battle Buddha […]
Excerpt from Master Lu’s Q&A 18 November 2018 Question: On 18 November 2018, after I offered the evening incense at the Guan Yin Citta Centre, I received a thought message from the Bodhisattvas that the Underworld asked me to go over there that night. When I returned home and fell asleep, I found myself enveloped […]
Excerpt from Master Lu’s Q&A (266), 20 November 2018 Question: On 1 November 2018, after I finished paying respect to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the image of Guan Ping Bodhisattva emitted a golden glow. The solemn-looking Guan Di Bodhisattva told me to deliver a scroll to the Underworld. It was a case involving a disciple […]
Excerpt from Master Lu’s Q&A (266), 20 November 2018 On 2 November 2018 after I finished praying at the Guan Yin Citta Centre, Guan Yin Bodhisattva communicated telepathically with me, “I have ordered a Dharma Protector to take you to the Underworld tonight. There are matters regarding GuanYin Citta to be dealt with. While I […]
Question: Over the past few days, Guan Yin Bodhisattva had given me the privilege to observe the wondrous scenes of the Pure Land. My writing skills are limited; it is impossible for me to describe and depict the Pure Land with the requisite detail. I pray for forgiveness from Guan Yin Bodhisattva, all Buddhas and […]
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 274) 22 December 2018 PRACTISING VEGETARIANISM HELPS TO ELIMINATE A LOT OF KARMIC OBSTACLES Question: At the point where we vowed to practise vegetarianism, we may have prayed and asked for something, and hence expended the merits accrued. In such cases, can we have the merits to pray for […]
Shuohua20180420 01:04 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) VEGETARIAN FISH OIL IS MADE OF FLAXSEED OIL Caller: Hello Master Lu, you’ve mentioned vegetarian fish oil has the benefit of preventing three major health issues, i.e. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, as well as unclogging blood vessels. By vegetarian fish oil, […]
Wenda20170903A 58:51 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s Call-In Radio Program) IT IS BENEFICIAL TO EAT ONE RAW TOMATO EACH DAY Caller: Master once mentioned it is good to eat a tomato each morning, as it can help to regulate our hormones. Should we stir-fry it or eat it raw? Master Jun Hong Lu: You may consume […]
Wenda20170609 32:08 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) TAKING VEGETARIAN DIET HELPS TO EXTEND LIFESPAN Caller: We know that liberating beings can extend our lifespan. Would making a vow to be a vegetarian also extend our lifespan? Master Jun Hong Lu: Certainly. Same. Caller: Would the lifespan be incremented based on the number of […]