WHAT IS HAPPINESS Master Jun Hong Lu: There is no fixed standard for happiness. Bodhisattva tells us that once we are content with what we currently have, happiness has already permeated our life. Indeed, a contented mind begets constant joy, this is what happiness truly means. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Melbourne, Australia, […]
CHARACTERISTICS OF ONE WHO HANDLES AFFAIRS WITH HARMONIOUS PERFECTION Caller: Master, what characteristics should a person who handles affairs with harmonious perfection be equipped with? Master Jun Hong Lu: A person who gives space to others, never forces others into a corner; possesses a heart full of tolerance and compassion; and is without greed, hatred […]
LEARN TO TRANSFORM BITTERNESS TO HAPPINESS Master Jun Hong Lu: One should learn to transform bitterness into happiness. After all, being contented with what we have and having little to no desires will allow us to purify our hearts. The truth of our universe is that we can eliminate and transform our karma when we […]
WHAT MONEY CAN’T BUY Master Jun Hong Lu: Money may buy you medicine but cannot buy you life; money may buy you insurance but cannot buy you safety; money may buy you temporary joy but cannot buy you happiness; money may buy you material goods but cannot buy you contentment; money may buy you a […]
CAN ONE STILL ACCUMULATE MERITS THROUGH DHARMA DANA (SHARING OF THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS) EVEN IF NO ONE SEES THE CONTENT SHARED? Caller: When one performs Dharma Dana by sharing Master’s Words of Wisdom, can he still accumulate merits even if the content shared is not seen by anyone? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes. Bodhisattvas will […]
FAITH, DETERMINATION AND ACTION Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, if we want to change the world, we must begin with changing ourselves; if we want to become a Buddha and be accomplished on this spiritual path, first exercise our mind with suffering, exhaust our sinews and bones with toil, and expose our body to […]
TO BE A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE Master Jun Hong Lu: Whether you are a person of substance or one who is shallow; whether you are noble or lowly – these are not standards that are self-determined. In fact, to be a person of substance, one must possess the qualities of being serene and modest and […]
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF KINDNESS Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we know that a kind person does no harm and a person who is morally upright will not go back on their words. We should not underestimate the power of kindness; neither should we think that one’s moral conduct is worthless. […]
A STATE-OF-THOUGHTLESSNESS Master Jun Hong Lu: Buddha once said, “Neither suffering nor happiness is real, it is only a transient thought that we hold on to”. When there is clinging to the thought of “I am very happy now” – we shall be happy. Conversely, if we feel that we are suffering, we too will […]
BE GRATEFUL TO ALL Master Jun Hong Lu: Be grateful to those who have hurt you, as they made your life distinctive; Be grateful to those who have made things difficult for you, as they polished your mental determination; Be grateful to those who have deceived you, as they helped you gained wisdom; Be grateful […]
TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a cup of tea – although it may taste bitter at times, it will not be bitter forever. There can be no sweetness without bitterness. The four flavours of life (sweet, sour, bitter, spicy hot) are just like a symphony that accompanies our days […]
DO NOT TAKE OTHER’S LOVE FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: When others show concern towards you, it is because they love you; When they are angry at you, it is because they care about you; When they become uncommunicative, it is because they are tolerating you; When they admonish you, it is because they […]
LEARN TO CHERISH Master Jun Hong Lu: In our everyday life, many people feel that living off others is only natural and would take it for granted. As Buddhist practitioners, we should know that gratitude is an accomplishment in one’s cultivation; it is a state-of-mind; even more so a responsibility to the society we live in. […]
DO NOT DEMAND INSISTENTLY ON WORLDLY AFFAIRS Master Jun Hong Lu: In this world we are living in, do not try to force things to happen. Instead, let things unfold naturally. Do remember what I said before. When your prayer comes true, it is due to your karmic affinities. If it is not destined to […]
THE KEY TO HAPPINESS Master Jun Hong Lu: We all hold the key to our happiness but we often unwittingly place this key in the hands of others. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 10 September 2019
DO NOT LOSE YOUR TEMPER Master Jun Hong Lu: As a Buddhist practitioner, do not lose your temper. If you are in the right, there is no need to; if you are in the wrong, you do not have the right to. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20 October 2019
LIFE IS A TRAIN OF NO RETURN Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a train of no return. Our kin and friends are like the travellers who board and deboard. No one will be there to trek the entire life journey with us. Hence, be grateful for those who have kept us company, cherish […]
HEAVENLY PRINCIPLE – REAP WHAT YOU SOW Master Jun Hong Lu: As a Buddhist practitioner, when we recognise the true nature of Buddha Dharma, we will realise that the world is in a state of equilibrium. That is why we reap what we sow. For every seed of kindness that we sow, we will receive […]
BEING KIND & COMPASSIONATE CAN AMOUNT TO BOUNDLESS MERITS Master Jun Hong Lu: To be able to succeed in achieving one’s resolution, one needs to amass his merits consistently over a period of time. We have to constantly introspect our heart, for our blessings can only grow when our heart is filled with compassion. Only […]
A HEART OF GRATITUDE Master Jun Hong Lu: When we allow the virtue of gratitude to permeate us, there will be no hatred in our heart. When we live a life of gratitude, our life will be filled with more and more blessings. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 9 September 2019
DO NOT CHEAT ON OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: Breaking someone’s trust is like crumpling a perfect piece of paper. We can smooth it over but it’s never going to be the same again. Hence, never cheat others as those that we managed to deceive are ones who have placed their trust in us. Deception […]
TO HELP OTHERS IS TO TRULY UNDERSTAND THEM Master Jun Hong Lu: You may not know what happened in the lives of others and what challenges they are going through if you view their situation from your personal standpoint. You can only draw inferences from their appearances, and would not be able to experience their […]
DON’T TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a train ride. This ride is one with a boarding station, but without a terminal. While on the train, everyone that boards and alights from the train merely has a form of affinity with us. Our final destination is heaven, but some choose […]
ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH Master Jun Hong Lu: Speaking the truth and being a good person paradoxically comes with much toil as we may have to bear with the grievances, vexations and pain that arise. However, we should trust that living in the truth will grant us peace of mind, relief, confidence, calmness and ease. […]
HOW DO WE REMAIN OPTIMISTIC IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITIES? Master Jun Hong Lu: The importance of tolerance should be realised by every individual. When we do not mind being short-changed, we will be able to remain optimistic in the face of adversities. This is because we are looking at life issues with the right […]
BE COMPASSIONATE AND ALLOW OUR HEART TO BE LIKE THE SEA Master Jun Hong Lu: See the world through your eyes, and the world appears small; See the world through your heart, and you will find the world to be boundless. Treat others with compassion and your heart will be as encompassing as the vast […]
DO NOT TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: Even a strong predestined relationship cannot survive if we are hasty and superficial; even the most profound love needs to be cherished to be sustained. When others are willing to act naive for us, please remember, there is no absolute fool in this world. We […]
THE BLESSING OF BEING A BUDDHIST Master Jun Hong Lu: Why are Buddhist practitioners less likely to violate the law or make mistakes? This is because we understand that there will be a retributive effect for every cause that we sow. Why are Buddhist practitioners more likely to live a long life? This is because […]
DO NOT INSTINCTIVELY DEFINE THE MORAL CONDUCT OF OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: Always remember the good and not the bad of others. Do not define other’s moral character based on some insignificant incidences. We should know that everyone has their own set of flaws and it is natural to be selfish and stray from […]
CRITICISE AND YOU SHALL BE CRITICISED Master Jun Hong Lu: The more people that you dislike, the more you will be disliked by others; just as an overly critical person will always find himself to be a common target for criticisms. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Macau, China, 14 February 2016
