THERE IS NO NEED TO OBSERVE TIME-GAP BETWEEN POSTINGS OF DHARMA TEACHINGS ONLINE Caller: A fellow practitioner dreamt of Bodhisattva reminding him, “Do not send dharma teachings consecutively on social media. Leave some buffer time so that other practitioners get to read them online”. Master, could you advise as to how we should pace our […]
IS IT APPROPRIATE TO PIECE TOGETHER MASTER’S TEACHINGS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF A DISCOURSE? Caller: There are fellow Buddhist practitioners who will extract Master’s discourses or Buddhism in Plain Terms quotes that they consider timeless. When they go about doing so, they will pluck a phrase or a few words from a paragraph or the […]
IT IS BEST TO CITE THE SOURCE WHEN SHARING MASTER’S DISCOURSES Caller: A fellow Buddhist practitioner used to come across a statement on blogs that says, “Secretariat, please verify whether this is a discourse from Master”. Seeing this, the Buddhist practitioner thought he should indicate the source when sharing Master’s discourses in the future to […]
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A ‘TESTIMONY SHARING’? Caller: If we make a vow to share our testimony, does it refer to the mere act of posting it on Master’s blog, or does it also include sharing it with our circle of friends or on other social media platforms? Master Jun Hong Lu: A testimony sharing can […]
DILIGENCE STEMS FROM A COMPASSIONATE HEART Caller: Master, does the strength of one’s diligence emanate from a compassionate heart? Does it mean that the greater a person’s compassion, the more diligent he is? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes. Having profound compassion for others will directly amplify your diligence. Source: Wenda20160619B 24:43, Master Jun Hong Lu’s […]
DO NOT USE IMAGES OF BODHISATTVA IN GRAPHICS FOR WORDS OF WISDOM AS IT IS DISRESPECTFUL Caller: In some social media groups, some Buddhist friends are very earnest and have designed many graphics for Master’s Words of Wisdom or notices on activities. Oftentimes, their graphics have images of Bodhisattva. When we click on the graphics, […]
TRANSITION FROM EXTERNAL TO INTERNAL FORBEARANCE Caller: At the early stages of cultivating forbearance, we are mostly forbearing on the “outside” as the ability to forbear has yet to be internalised. As such, we may still feel unhappy and unwilling to endure the humiliation when conflict arises. Should we be natural and let our unhappiness […]
HOW DO WE STAY ROOTED TO OUR ORIGINAL ASPIRATION IN OUR BUDDHIST PRACTICE? Caller: Master, could you enlighten us on how we can stay rooted to our original aspiration in our Buddhist practice and cultivation? If we lose touch with it, how can it be regained? Master Jun Hong Lu: If one loses touch with […]
COMPASSION IS THE GOLDEN KEY THAT UNLOCKS ALL ‘DOORS’ Master Jun Hong Lu: The act of giving can quell greed, hatred and ignorance. This is one method of cultivation through physical action. At the spiritual level, one must cultivate compassion, as it is the golden key that unlocks the rest of the ‘doors’. Whenever you […]
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “TOLERANCE” AND “COWARDICE” Caller: What is the difference between tolerance and cowardice? Master Jun Hong Lu: Cowardice means the person has no psychological endurance. This person is afraid of everything and dares not stand up against others. Such a person is faint-hearted, not having the unyielding willpower nor determination. Hence, they fear […]
NEGLIGENT DHARMA SHARING COULD HAVE THE EFFECT OF SEVERING THE SPIRITUALITY OF ANOTHER PERSON Caller: Motivated by Master’s comment that the giving of dharma engenders immeasurable merits, many Buddhist practitioners are now going all out to disseminate all types of discourse, be it videos or radio recordings. However, they might not even take a good […]
THE PRACTICE OF GIVING – ACCORD WITH CONDITIONS Caller: Is it appropriate for me to put forth a vow to the Bodhisattva that I will channel a certain percentage of my monthly income for dharma propagation which includes, cash donations, making offerings to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, and other virtuous deeds? Master Jun Hong […]
SHOULD WE GIVE TO THOSE BOGUS BEGGARS? Caller: I have one more question on “Compassion”. We are taught that we need to have the same compassion for all beings. Unfortunately, in this day and age, there are many fake street beggars, who just want to make a quick buck. If we give without knowing whether […]
AN EXPEDIENT MEAN IS ABOUT PLAYING TO ONE’S STRENGTHS WHEN PROPAGATING BUDDHISM TO OTHERS Caller: Every Bodhisattva has His own strengths in terms of dharma propagation. As for us, while practising, we apprehend the truth. In this aspect, I’d like to seek Master’s advice on whether it is appropriate to pray for Bodhisattva’s blessings on […]
TO MAKE DHARMA PROPAGATION MORE PERSUASIVE, LEARN FROM MASTER’S APPROACH OF USING EXAMPLES Caller: Master often uses examples to explain and answer questions from Buddhist practitioners. Should we also use more examples when sharing the dharma with others? This is especially relevant to questions that cannot be directly answered but can be better explained through […]
WEALTH IS DERIVED FROM THE GIVING OF WEALTH Caller: Is wealth only derived from the giving of wealth? Can we also derive wealth from the giving of dharma or fearlessness? Master Jun Hong Lu: Generally, it is from the giving of wealth that one derives wealth. Why is it that prayer for wealth tends to […]
SAFEGUARD YOUR BLESSINGS BY EMBRACING A HEART OF GRATITUDE Caller: Master has said that the great virtue of someone who wholeheartedly propagates Buddhism with a noble intention of wanting to benefit all sentient beings, will result in an increase in his worldly blessings. I’d like to ask Master as to how we should handle such […]
WITH STRONG WILLPOWER, COMES GREAT EFFORTS Caller: Master, you have previously mentioned that we should often enhance our mental strength. For those who are lacking in this aspect, is there any method that can help? Master Jun Hong Lu: Willpower is the key. With strong willpower, the mental strength you have will be greater – […]
WHEN YOU SHARE MASTER LU’S WORDS OF WISDOM, YOU WILL REAP IMMENSE MERITS Caller: Some fellow practitioners are using the internet to propagate the dharma. In their quest to disseminate the teachings, they compile the transcripts of Master’s radio discourses into related topics and get them published online every day. However, due to their carelessness, […]
THE PATH FROM AN ORDINARY BEING TO A SAGE Master Jun Hong Lu: Why does dharma giving hold such immense merit? It is because you act from the depths of your heart, a heart that longs to rescue sentient beings. The moment you embark on the noble mission of rescuing others, you renounce evil and […]
SPEAK AT A MEASURED PACE Master Jun Hong Lu: The way a person speaks represents his level of cultivation. It is important to speak at a measured pace. What’s the point of speaking at length if others cannot understand what you are saying? Speak slowly and let your words reach the listeners’ ears so that […]
WAYS TO PREVENT THE ERUPTION OF KARMIC OBSTACLES Caller: Hi Master, during last Saturday’s radio program, you told a male fellow practitioner that his percentage of karma was 67%. He was born in 1958, the Year of the Dog. He is terrified and has a question. What should he do in order to eliminate at […]
HOW CAN WE TOUCH OTHERS’ HEART WHEN PROPAGATING DHARMA TO THEM? Caller: Master, you have the ability to deeply resonate with others and speak to their hearts, while we struggle to do the same. Please guide us, Master, on how we can gain the skill of making a heartfelt connection with others. Master Jun Hong […]
PARTIALLY-REPAID KARMIC DUES IN ONE’S PREVIOUS LIFE WILL MANIFEST AS A PREDESTINED CALAMITY IN PRESENT LIFE Caller: Hi Master, I’d like to ask: is it true that karmic debts from previous lives are to be repaid in present life? In other words, do the karmic dues we accumulated in past lives have to be fully […]
HOW DO WE DETERMINE OUR LEVEL OF KARMIC OBSTACLES? Caller: How do we determine our level of karmic obstacles? Master Jun Hong Lu: Normally, if your prayers go unanswered, it is a sign that your karmic obstacle is hefty. Also, if you experience a lot of obstacles in life or have a run of bad […]
KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE LIKE EXPLOSIVES Caller: A fellow Buddhist practitioner rarely has nightmares. As a result, he rarely recites Little Houses for himself. Can Master explain whether in such cases his karmic obstacles will still accumulate to a point and erupt one day? Master Jun Hong Lu: Of course! If it keeps accumulating and reaches […]
THE PERCENTAGE OF KARMIC OBSTACLES WILL DETERMINE THE REALM THAT ONE ENDS UP IN UPON DEATH Caller: Master, yesterday you commented that a fellow practitioner has a high percentage of karmic obstacles of 29%. I’d like to ask, at what level, karmic obstacles are considered high? Master Jun Hong Lu: Didn’t I tell you before? […]
THE CONCEPT OF ‘DOUBLE-KARMA’; ‘THE BEST FORM OF GAIN IS TO SUFFER LOSS’ Caller: Master, I have a question. Every relationship is fated. Everything can be traced back to predestined affinity and the law of cause and effect governing it. May I ask what does it mean by ‘to sow double-karma’? What’s the logic behind […]
HOW RETRIBUTION FOR MINOR KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE EFFECTUATED? Caller: Karmic obstacles can either be eliminated through recitation of Buddhist scriptures or natural effectuation. What about those minor karmic obstacles, would Dharma Protectors make an advance arrangement to have them effectuated? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, this may happen. A minor karmic obstacle would be, for […]
WHY IS EMBEZZLEMENT THE TICKET TO HELL? DOES PREVENTING OTHERS FROM MAKING ILLICIT GAIN GENERATE MERITS? Caller: Why is embezzlement the ticket to hell? Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s simple. This is because you are amassing illicit wealth in the name of Bodhisattva! These days, there are many people who want to undertake the operations […]
