BODHISATTVA’S DISCOURSE ON VEGETARIANISM

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BODHISATTVA’S DISCOURSE ON VEGETARIANISM Master Jun Hong Lu: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva said, “If you wish to have a good family and career, you should adopt a vegetarian diet as this brings joy to both heaven and earth. If you make the great vow to be a vegetarian, disaster can be dispelled – you will not perish […]

DEDICATING VEGETARIAN MERITS FOR HEALING: A BUDDHIST FRIEND DREAMS OF GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA CURING HER CANCER

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DEDICATING VEGETARIAN MERITS FOR HEALING: A BUDDHIST FRIEND DREAMS OF GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA CURING HER CANCER Caller: I have been practising Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door for just about four months, and Guan Yin Bodhisattva has appeared in my dreams. I am a breast cancer patient. Prior to this, I practised another dharma door for […]

IT IS BEST TO ADOPT A VEGETARIAN DIET ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR, THE DAY WHEN THE GOD OF WEALTH BRINGS GOOD FORTUNE

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IT IS BEST TO ADOPT A VEGETARIAN DIET ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR, THE DAY WHEN THE GOD OF WEALTH BRINGS GOOD FORTUNE Caller: Dear Master Lu, it’s Chinese New Year now and we will certainly adopt a full vegetarian diet on the first and the fifteenth days of the first […]

EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION OF EGG-RELATED PRODUCTS MAY STIMULATE SEXUAL DESIRES

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EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION OF EGG-RELATED PRODUCTS MAY STIMULATE SEXUAL DESIRES Caller: Master Lu once said, those who are susceptible to lust will reincarnate into birds. Master has also advised that those who suffer from gynaecological disorder should avoid consuming eggs. I’d like to ask whether an excessive consumption of eggs will stimulate one’s sexual desires? Master […]

WAYS TO AVOID SHOULDERING THE KARMIC OBSTACLES FOR NON-BUDDHISTS PARENTS WHEN PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THEM

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Wenda20190125 15:31 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WAYS TO AVOID SHOULDERING THE KARMIC OBSTACLES FOR NON-BUDDHISTS PARENTS WHEN PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THEM Caller: Parents who use money from their children to commit acts of killing or consume non-vegetarian food, will cause their children to shoulder their karmic obstacles. A Buddhist friend would […]

STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRECEPTS; SAFEGUARD ONE’S MIND AND BODY

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Shuohua20150717 15:03 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRECEPTS; SAFEGUARD ONE’S MIND AND BODY Caller: Master has often used a white shirt with various degrees of soy sauce or ink stains as the metaphor to remind us that we must be an absolute morally-upright person and there’s no two-ways about it. […]

ARE THERE KARMIC RAMIFICATIONS IF WE REGIFT ALCOHOL OR CIGARETTES?

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Shuohua20141128 23:33 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) ARE THERE KARMIC RAMIFICATIONS IF WE REGIFT ALCOHOL OR CIGARETTES? Caller: Hi Master, it’s widely practised to exchange gifts during the festive periods as the norm of social reciprocity. Many people would typically give alcohol and cigarettes as a gift. Will there be karmic obstacles for […]

IS IT APPROPRIATE FOR BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS TO CONSUME ENZYMES?

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Wenda20201016 00:54 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) IS IT APPROPRIATE FOR BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS TO CONSUME ENZYMES? Caller: How are you, Master? Nowadays, many Buddhist practitioners produce their homemade enzymes for consumption. They will put some vegetables and fruits into a container with some water. These ingredients will be left to ferment into beverage-like […]

ANIMALS ARE NOT BORN TO BE EATEN

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Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms (Radio Program) Volume 2 Chapter 12 (An Excerpt) ANIMALS ARE NOT BORN TO BE EATEN Master Jun Hong Lu: Everyone should be aware that, more than tens of thousands of tons of chicken, fish, shrimp, crab, lobster and abalone are killed every day. These are the animals […]

WHY CONSUMING FRESHLY-KILLED ANIMALS WILL CAUSE CANCER; EVEN BODHISATTVAS ARE UNABLE TO HELP NON-VEGETARIANS WHO ARE STRICKEN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES

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Wenda20160501A 44:50 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHY CONSUMING FRESHLY-KILLED ANIMALS WILL CAUSE CANCER; EVEN BODHISATTVAS ARE UNABLE TO HELP NON-VEGETARIANS WHO ARE STRICKEN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES Caller: Hi Master, a Guan Yin Citta practitioner has been cultivating for a few years, but has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness. When I […]

REGARDING THE GIVING OF VEGETARIAN FOOD WITHOUT BUDDHISM-RELATED CONTENT

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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 […]

IS SHARING VEGETARIAN RECIPES A MERITORIOUS DEED?

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Wenda20200501 33:28 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) IS SHARING VEGETARIAN RECIPES A MERITORIOUS DEED? Caller: Master, if we only share the recipes of delicious vegetarian dishes without including the Buddhist teachings related to practising vegetarianism, is it also considered a meritorious deed or just an act of kindness? Master Jun Hong Lu: It […]

DO NOT EAT YOUR WAY TO BAD LUCK

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Zongshu20191114 06:44 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DO NOT EAT YOUR WAY TO BAD LUCK Master Jun Hong Lu: When a person consumes and stores lots of fats from unfortunate animals in his body, it would be inevitable for him to be afflicted with misfortune.  Don’t you think the pigs are unfortunate? They […]

DO NOT HESITATE TO DISPOSE OF NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD

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Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 341) 27 October 2019 DO NOT HESITATE TO DISPOSE OF NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD Question: During my company outings, non-vegetarian food was provided for lunch.  I gave it to my colleagues since I am a vegetarian.  Is it proper to do so? Answer: It is best not to give non-vegetarian food […]

HOW TO AVOID THE CONSUMPTION OF FIVE PUNGENT SPICES

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Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 328) 9 August 2019   HOW TO AVOID THE CONSUMPTION OF FIVE PUNGENT SPICES   Question: I dreamed that the person-in-charge of preparing vegetarian food and beverages in the Guan Yin Hall added laxatives into the food.   Answer: It might be an indication that the vegetarian food you […]

THE MINDS OF NON-VEGETARIANS ARE DEFINITELY IMPURE

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Wenda20190301 14:29 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE MINDS OF NON-VEGETARIANS ARE DEFINITELY IMPURE Caller: If someone is unable to commit to a vegetarian diet, can that be attributed to their karmic obstacles? If yes, will they only have the affinity to become a full vegetarian after eliminating their karmic obstacles? Master Jun Hong […]

SERVING NON-VEGETARIAN DISHES AT A WEDDING BANQUET – HOW TO MINIMISE THE REPERCUSSIONS TO THE NEWLYWEDS

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Master Jun Hong Lu’s Q&A Session with Buddhist friends Hong Kong July 6, 2016 SERVING NON-VEGETARIAN DISHES AT A WEDDING BANQUET – HOW TO MINIMISE THE REPERCUSSIONS TO THE NEWLYWEDS Q: Now that there is the Self-Cultivation Record Form for Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra (Wang Sheng Jing Tu Shen Zhou), which might come in […]

VEGETARIAN FISH OIL IS MADE OF FLAXSEED OIL

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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, […]

TAKING VEGETARIAN DIET HELPS TO EXTEND LIFESPAN

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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 […]

WHY DO WE GET HEADACHES AFTER ATTENDING EVENTS SERVING NON-VEGETARIAN MEALS?

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Wenda20170101A   09:56  (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHY DO WE GET HEADACHES AFTER ATTENDING EVENTS SERVING NON-VEGETARIAN MEALS? Caller: Master Lu, some Buddhist practitioners attended events that served non-vegetarian meals which also included seafood and they suffered from headaches upon return. What is the reason behind this? Master Jun Hong Lu: As […]