Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk in Malacca, Malaysia 20 August 2016 A PERSON WITH GOOD FORTUNE HAS A FOREHEAD THAT GLOWS Master Jun Hong Lu: The hair on the forehead is to be combed to the back or the sides, as the centre of a person’s forehead must appear full. A lot of people […]
Shuohua20160729 17:11 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WILL FOREIGN SPIRITS ENTER A CAR WHICH HAS BEEN LEFT UN-DRIVEN IN THE BASEMENT GARAGE FOR A LONG TIME? FOREIGN SPIRITS ARE MORE LIKELY TO ENTER THINGS THAT ARE STATIC Caller: Master, please enlighten us. If a car has been parked in the basement garage for […]
Shuohua20130830 23:35 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CAN WE TAKE PICTURES OF FOOD? Caller: One of our Buddhist friends would like to know whether we are allowed to take pictures of food that we consume. Master Jun Hong Lu: There is no issue if the food is vegetarian. However, it is best not to […]
Wenda20160724B 37:25 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CAN GREAT COMPASSION MANTRA (DA BEI ZHOU) BE PLAYED IN A LONG UNOCCUPIED HOUSE? Caller: I actually have a house in my hometown. However, I am now based in a different city, and only go back to that house maybe once a year during the Chinese New Year […]
Wenda20160724A 28:11 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) PLACING LANDSCAPE PAINTING OF WATER AND MOUNTAINS ON WALL Caller: Master Lu, can we place two landscape paintings of smaller sizes, side by side on a wall? Master Jun Hong Lu: Sure you can. Caller: Master Lu had mentioned before that there shouldn’t be more than […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 119) 24 July 2016 MAJOR RENOVATION AND SHIFTING HOUSE NOT ADVISABLE FOR ELDERLY PERSON Question: A Buddhist friend’s brother went along with his father’s suggestion to rebuild their old mansion. After doing so, it seemed that not only his brother’s career became unfavorable, but also incurred a large sum of […]
Wenda121125B 35:18 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) OLD CLOTHES ARE TO BE PUT ASIDE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE BEING GIVEN TO OTHERS Caller: Should we want to give away our old clothes to the underprivileged in the countryside, is it true that if we “pray” to the clothes three times, then […]
Wenda20160325 55:00 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) MASTER JUN HONG LU’S DISCOURSE ON THE COMMEMORATION OF GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA’S BIRTHDAY Caller: Master Jun Hong Lu, this coming Sunday will be the commemoration of Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s birthday. Please give us a few words about this day. Master Jun Hong Lu: This Sunday is Guan […]
Wenda20160313B 34:54 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CONNECTION TO THE HEAVENLY ENERGY IS BETTER ON THE 1ST AND 15TH DAYS OF LUNAR MONTHS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT BUDDHISM FESTIVALS Caller: A fellow practitioner has discovered that he is in good form when reciting scriptures on the 1st and 15th days of Lunar Calendar months […]
Wenda20160228A 59:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) GREAT COMPASSION MANTRA ON AMULET KEPT IN WALLET SHOULD BE FACING OUTWARDS Caller: Master, next question, the amulet can be kept in a wallet. When one opens the wallet, the Great Compassion Mantra should face outwards, not the Bodhisattva image. Master, is that what you said […]
Wenda20160306B 21:49 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CAN ONE REGULATE HIS “YIN YANG” ENERGY AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS THROUGH RECITING BUDDHIST SUTRAS AND MANTRAS? Caller: Master, as a Buddhist practitioner, how do we regulate and balance our “Yin Yang” Energy and the “Five Elements”? Master Jun Hong Lu: Practising Buddhism is indeed regulating […]
Wenda20160306B 19:07 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DEATH ANNIVERSARY: CAN WE PERFORM THE MEMORIAL RITUAL IN ADVANCE? Caller: Master Lu, with regards to the anniversary of the death of someone, can we perform the memorial ritual in advance? Master Jun Hong Lu: Don’t make it common practice. Try to perform it on the […]
Wenda20150628B 43:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) PRAY TO GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA BEFORE SHARING INSPIRATIONAL STORY Caller: Hi Master Lu, one of our dharma friends recovered from illness after practising your Buddhist practice. When asked about his health condition, he’d answer honestly, “I am much better now than before.” When sharing his story […]
Wenda20131108 37:00 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THINGS WE NEED TO BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT WHILE ATTENDING A FUNERAL Caller: If we have to attend a funeral, what are the things that we need to be cautious about? Master Jun Hong Lu: Firstly, attending a funeral is not good. Caller: But at times, […]
Q: Master Lu, I often have nightmares and I feel cold all the time. Does that mean I have too much Yin energy? What should I do? A: Those who have too much Yin energy should complete more recitations of the Great Compassion Mantra to enhance their energy and spiritual power. You should also recite Little Houses diligently. A person tends to have a […]
Q: A psychic medium once mentioned that if you want a child to have a long lifespan, then you need to find a “spiritual substitute”. Could Master Lu please advise us regarding this issue? If a spiritual substitute has already been employed, would this affect the child? What should we do? A: The practice of employing […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, when we give gifts during festive seasons or special occasions, what should we be aware of? A: Shoes should not be given as gifts. In Chinese, “shoes” sounds similar to “deviant”, and therefore the sound is deemed to be inauspicious. In addition, you should be aware of the following points of attention […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, the burial sites of our ancestors are in a bad state of disrepair since we have not maintained them for years. We would like to repair or relocate them. What should we do? A: Generally, it is best not to relocate burial sites. But you can repair the headstones instead. Before you […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, my parents are currently selecting a burial site for themselves. What should we be aware of? As for the burial ritual in the future, what should we be aware of? A: When you are still alive, it is best not to rush into such matters, including the selection of burial sites or […]
Q: Master Lu, we have a lot of glassware which are shaped like trophies in our home. Some have pointed tops, some have flat tops, and some are cylindrical in shape. Would this affect our Feng-shui, or the health of family members living in the house? A: Generally, glassware or similar decorations should not be taller […]
Q: Master Lu, can we have cactus plants in the home? A: It is better to have gentle-looking plants in the home (i.e. the soft, non-prickly, spiky or thorny variety). Cactus plants are spiky and therefore the energy field they give out is relatively sharp and prickly. Plants represent the personalities of their owners. If […]
Q: Master Lu, if our house lacks Yang energy, what should we do to increase it? A: If there are only female members at home, and no males (generally referring to males between 12 and 60 years old), then your house may not have enough Yang energy, relatively speaking. How to increase the Yang energy in the house? First of all, it […]
Q: It is our family tradition to hang chilli peppers and bronze coins inside our house, would this affect the Feng-shui of the house? A: Chilli peppers represent a form of “sharpness”. For a family that does not experience much extraordinary success and tends to be ordinary, hanging chilli peppers represents happiness and celebration – similar to the […]
Q: Master Lu, I would like to ask a question. The Buddhist altar in my home was set up by my mother-in-law. Originally, there was only a bronze statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva placed at the centre of the altar. Later, as she did not come here often, I was the one who made incense and […]
Q: Master Lu, I am moving soon. Is there anything I should do before I move into my new home? A: It is best to move on a Saturday and ensure that there will be someone in your home the following day. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays are also suitable. You should invite your friends to come […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, Chinese New Year is approaching. Can we light lanterns and hang them outside the main door for the whole night? Is this appropriate? A: You should never hang lanterns, regardless of whether they use candles, light bulbs or otherwise (especially not with candles). Hanging objects (such as lanterns) usually causes trouble.
Q: There is an old lady who lives with four or five people in one bedroom. The only bright place in the house is the bedroom. Can she take out the statues and images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas when she is performing recitations or prayers, and then put them away when she has finished? A: This […]
Q: Master Lu, what should we be aware of when we use Buddhist prayer beads while reciting sutras or mantras? A: Prayer beads are Dharma instruments. Like all Dharma instruments, you must use them appropriately, and you should not misuse or misplace them. If you are unable to protect these Dharma instruments or use them mindfully, […]
Q: Master Lu, I have a question to ask you. You mentioned that we must always keep the bathroom door closed. If we close the door, there is no airflow. Once we open it, the air becomes very stuffy. As a result, we are now using the toilet with the door open. Do we need to close […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, we would like to ask for your advice regarding landscape paintings of water and mountains. What are the guidelines for placing these paintings at home? Do we need to place these pictures behind the statues or images of Buddhas or Bodhisattvas? Can we place these paintings in other rooms of the house? Is […]
