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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wenda20161023B 01:30 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) COOKING NON-VEGETARIAN MEAL FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WILL CAUSE LEAKAGE OF MERITS – BE DETERMINED NOT TO COOK CREATURES SLAUGHTERED ALIVE FOR YOU OR YOUR FAMILY Caller: I have some Buddhist friends who have vowed to become a full vegetarian. However, among them there are some who […]
Shuohua20161209 20:44 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) A PERSON’S VOW OF BECOMING A FULL VEGETARIAN WILL BE AFFECTED BY UNINTENTIONAL CONSUMPTION OF NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD Caller: Master Lu, I heard in your previous programs that there were Buddhist practitioners who breached their vows of practising vegetarianism unknowingly till you performed Totem reading on them. […]
Wenda20161113B 01:01:58 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) BEING A VEGETARIAN CAN PURIFY NOT ONLY OUR BODY AND BLOOD, BUT ALSO OUR EIGHTH CONSCIOUSNESS Caller: Master, is it true that being a vegetarian will purify not only our body and blood, but also our Eighth Consciousness, so as to awaken our Buddha nature? Master […]
Wenda20141031 01:24:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) VEGETARIANS SHOULD MINIMISE THE USE OF LEATHER Caller: Are vegetarians allowed to wear belts and clothes that are made of leather? Master Jun Hong Lu: Vegetarians are allowed to wear leather clothes and accessories. However, it is best to minimise the use of it whenever you […]
Shuohua20160805 20:21 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DHARMA PROTECTORS WILL NOT STAY AWAY FROM PROTECTING THOSE WHO ARE NON-VEGETARIAN DURING DHARMA PROPAGATION Caller: Master Lu, some Buddhist practitioners who are non-vegetarian would join our propagation activities. However, they will certainly be on full vegetarian diets on the day of propagation. Then, with non-vegetarians among […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 119) NON-VEGETARIAN WEDDING BANQUET Question: I became Master Lu’s disciple in year 2014. It was my plan to hold a vegetarian wedding banquet. However, I have failed to get the consent from my family members to do so. I have changed all the dishes in the hotel’s menu that […]
Wenda20160722 56:10 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHY FOREIGN SPIRITS PREFER TO POSSESS BODIES OF NON-VEGETARIANS Caller: Master Lu, is it true that vegetarians are less likely to be possessed by foreign spirits than a non-vegetarian? The reason for asking is because on the 5th of July, during the discipleship ceremony, Master mentioned […]
CRITERIA TO ASSESS A DREAM: A TEST OF PRACTISING VEGETARIANISM Caller: What are the criteria that will determine if a vegetarian fails the test in his dreams? For example, in the dream there was a thought of them wanting to take meat but they woke up before consuming it. Master Jun Hong Lu: This is […]
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 […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I am now almost a full-time vegetarian, but I am concerned that I am not getting enough nutrients. What can I do? A: Vegetarian food can be very healthy and nutritious. We should ensure that we have a balanced diet, as we need to take care of our bodies. Buddhas and Bodhisattvas […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I have made a vow to be a vegetarian. But when we eat out, it is often inconvenient to find vegetarian food. Sometimes even a bowl of vegetable noodle soup would contain animal stock. Can I just eat the noodles and not drink the soup? Also, is it alright to eat the […]
