Things To Know About the Jade Emperor’s Birthday Which Falls on the Ninth Day of the First Lunar Month

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE JADE EMPEROR’S BIRTHDAY WHICH FALLS ON THE NINTH DAY OF THE FIRST LUNAR MONTH Caller: Hi Master, tomorrow is the ninth day of the first lunar month and it is widely deemed to be the birthday of the Heavenly Grandfather or the Jade Emperor. Who exactly is the Jade Emperor […]

The Eight Worldly Dharmas

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THE EIGHT WORLDLY DHARMAS Master Jun Hong Lu: Let it be known that everyone needs to learn the Eight Worldly Dharmas. As I have highlighted in the past, understanding the Eight Worldly Dharmas, which refer to the worldly benefits and traps, is critical in overcoming our self-attachment. You have to understand that we are not […]

Let Us Honour the Lord Buddha for His Teachings on the Law of the Universe That Guides Us Towards Liberation

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LET US HONOUR THE LORD BUDDHA FOR HIS TEACHINGS ON THE LAW OF THE UNIVERSE THAT GUIDES US TOWARDS LIBERATION Master Jun Hong Lu: According to the written accounts in the scriptures, our great Shakyamuni Buddha relinquished His throne and ordained as a monk to seek the truth of life and the way to liberate […]

For 49 Years, the Buddha Used Expedient Means To Spread the Dharma, Teaching the ‘Blinded’ Masses To Observe the Truth of the Universe

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FOR 49 YEARS, THE BUDDHA USED EXPEDIENT MEANS TO SPREAD THE DHARMA, TEACHING THE ‘BLINDED’ MASSES TO OBSERVE THE TRUTH OF THE UNIVERSE Master Jun Hong Lu: We can draw parallels between Shakyamuni Buddha observing the universe and a person with normal vision observing an elephant, while the approach taken by the science field is […]

Constant Compliance With the Needs of Sentient Beings Is an Expedient Way To Enlighten Them

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CONSTANT COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEEDS OF SENTIENT BEINGS IS AN EXPEDIENT WAY TO ENLIGHTEN THEM Master Jun Hong Lu: “To be constantly complying with the needs of sentient beings” when guiding them to learn Buddhism, means we need to be extremely patient in our effort to enlighten sentient beings; we should help them with loving-kindness, […]

The Four Boundless States

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THE FOUR BOUNDLESS STATES Master Jun Hong Lu: We always think that mind cultivation is difficult. In fact, it can be very simple too, that is, by practising the Four Boundless States of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity. You have to control yourself well with the Four Boundless States. You have to be kind […]

What Is Right Livelihood?

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WHAT IS RIGHT LIVELIHOOD? Question: May I know what is Right Livelihood? Master Jun Hong Lu: Right Livelihood is about being an upright person in this world. You are someone who accords with conditions, you go where your fate and destiny lead you and never go against them. If you insist on going against what […]

The Power of Concentration

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THE POWER OF CONCENTRATION Master Jun Hong Lu: What is the power of concentration? When one encounters difficulties, one must be able to stay composed, keep to the moral precepts and be steady. Nowadays, there are many people, when something unforeseen happens to them or their family, they become distraught. How does the Power of […]