THE EIGHT SUFFERINGS Master Jun Hong Lu: The Buddha taught us about the Eight Sufferings in life. Birth, Ageing, Sickness and Death are the first four sufferings. 1. Birth Isn’t it painful when a child is born? The suffering already begins even before birth, as the child is able to feel the physical sensation in […]
OVERCOMING SUSPICION WITH PURE FAITH Master Jun Hong Lu: If you frequently maintain an enduring heart; because you believe that he is a good person, because you believe that he will not hurt you, your mind will naturally be steadfast. Why are there many people who are suspicious of others? It is due to their […]
BE WORTHY OF YOUR SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL LIVES Master Jun Hong Lu: You have to stand on your own feet to become awaken spiritually and observe the precepts. Only when you do so, you are worthy of both your spiritual and physical lives. For example, if the doctor tells you that you are diagnosed with […]
MONEY SHOULD BE KEPT HIDDEN Master Jun Hong Lu: All things in the world can be differentiated by their ‘Yin’ (negative) or ‘Yang’ (positive) attributes. Things that can be shown to others have a ‘Yang’ attribute, while those that should be put out of sight have a ‘Yin’ attribute. Money should be kept hidden as […]
PRACTISING MODERATION IN THE NINE ASPECTS OF LIFE Master Jun Hong Lu: Do not covet personal gains excessively. Greed is like a dry well in the desert, capable of absorbing all rainwater but will never produce a single drop of water for the convenience of others. Therefore, Buddhist practitioners should bear in mind that “I […]
A BEDROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN Master Jun Hong Lu: A bedroom located next to a kitchen will have a bad effect on children, as it has inauspicious connotations. Therefore, this bedroom is best occupied by men or fathers because fathers usually rank third in the family. Originally, fathers were first in position, and mothers […]
KITCHEN FENG SHUI Master Jun Hong Lu: Kitchen is regarded as an inauspicious space, because it’s where you see knives and flames. Therefore, it is advisable to only cook in the kitchen when you are emotionally calm and stable. If you happen to be in the middle of an argument, it is best that you […]
A BRIEF DEFINITION OF THE FIVE HINDRANCES Master Jun Hong Lu: The fifth Hindrance is called the Hindrance of Doubt, a feeling of suspicion. When one is suspicious, it will give rise to a lot of afflictions. If you have doubts about the truth and efficacy of the Dharma, you will not be able to […]
THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE YOU GET Master Jun Hong Lu: Many people keep demanding things throughout their lives, but are unwilling to give up anything. Please remember, if you intend to inhale the fresh air, you must first exhale the impure air. It is through your generous giving that produces the harvest. Source: […]
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR SHOES LYING AROUND Master Jun Hong Lu: Do not leave your shoes lying around because shoe racks and shoes have the worst energy field in terms of feng shui. It is necessary to decorate the space with some flowers or plants in the office and at home because plants symbolise vitality. […]
GIVING EXPLANATIONS FOR OUR OWN MISTAKES IS ALSO A FORM OF IGNORANCE Master Jun Hong Lu: If a person does something wrong, and is always trying to absolve himself from his mistakes, this is ignorance. Many people are simply foolish. They like to give all sorts of explanations and they do so incessantly. In fact, […]
THE INFLUENCE OF NOISE ON FENG SHUI Master Jun Hong Lu: Sometimes, if you are overwhelmed by a lot of noise which annoys you upon arriving at a site, then such a place has bad feng shui. Many houses are located near highways, the noise from vehicles zooming along the highways is capable of blocking […]
THE ROOT OF EVIL Master Jun Hong Lu: A man went to seek advice from an eminent Master, who looked at him with compassion and said, “A heart with no evil will not experience any pain. If there is pain, it means that a corresponding evil still remains in your heart. If you often suffer, […]
USE SCISSORS TO TRIM FLOWERS OFFERED TO BUDDHAS AND BODHISATTVAS, DO NOT SNAP THEM WITH BARE HANDS Question: For flowers that are to be offered on the Buddhist altar, can we trim them with our bare hands instead of using a pair of scissors? The reason being, for some flowers with longer stems, some florists […]
SENSING FENG SHUI WITH OUR CONSCIOUSNESS Master Jun Hong Lu: Consciousness. Everyone who lives in this world is influenced by the energy field which carries a certain message and vibe with it. It is not something that is visible to our naked eyes, rather it is a sense of feeling. Sometimes you may get a […]
ASSESS FENG SHUI THROUGH THE BODY Master Jun Hong Lu: Look around to see if your home has too many objects that are of ‘Yin’ (negative) attributes, such as stainless steel items, glass, mirrors or objects that are sharp; some people even display swords in their homes. All of these items have ‘Yin’ attributes, and […]
ASSESS FENG SHUI THROUGH THE NOSE Master Jun Hong Lu: If you can smell a foul odour coming from the bathroom as soon as you arrive home, would you say that this is good feng shui? Instead, if you smell a fragrant scent the moment you open the door, you will be in a much […]
ASSESS FENG SHUI THROUGH THE EARS Master Jun Hong Lu: One can assess feng shui through the ears. When the sounds that you hear are delightful to the ears and extremely pleasant, the space that you are in has good feng shui. For example, you feel wonderful when you hear the sound of the wind […]
WHAT YOU SOW MAY NOT BEAR FRUITS IMMEDIATELY Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, for every ‘Amitabha’ we recite, we are sowing the seed of kindness in us. However, it may not bear fruits immediately. It is the same when we pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva to help relieve us from various calamities, its […]
FENG SHUI READING THROUGH THE EYES Master Jun Hong Lu: The eyes are the most important; if you feel exceptionally comfortable the moment you set your eyes on a place, it signifies that it has very good feng shui. Conversely, if you have a feeling of aversion and are reluctant to revisit the place, it […]
IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO USE ONE’S PORTRAIT AS PROFILE PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Question: Master has advised against using the landscape painting meant for the Buddhist altar as computer wallpaper, because of the risk of unwholesome content in the computer. What about using a picture of us standing before the landscape portrait as a […]
A CLEAN AND TIDY ROOM GENERATES GOOD FENG SHUI Master Jun Hong Lu: If a room is arranged neatly and beautifully, it can put people to a good mood, the room has good feng shui. On the contrary, if a room is messy and untidy, you will feel repressed and irritable, which is considered bad […]
IMPROVE FENG SHUI WITH PLANTS Master Jun Hong Lu: You must be cautious in choosing plants to be kept at home and be aware of the ‘Yin’ (negative) attribute and ‘Yang’ (positive) attribute they possess; the incorrect selection of plants can be a bad thing. Many people think that the ball cactus can ward off […]
ENERGY FIELD Master Jun Hong Lu: If you find someone annoying, it means that your energy field is at odd with his. In other words, the feng shui between both of you are not in sync. When a person gets close to you and makes you happy, and feel at ease, this is the so-called […]
TIPS ON IMPROVING WEALTH LUCK AND ELIMINATING NEGATIVE KARMA Master Jun Hong Lu: Do you know of another way to improve wealth luck? That is, when the incense burner is not in use, take it down from the altar and wipe it. If you have investments, wiping the incense burner will help to increase your […]
THE FIELD OF OUR MIND Master Jun Hong Lu: The heart of a Buddhist practitioner is just like a field where innumerable desires and worries will sprout; these are the weeds of the mind. However, good crops will also grow in our hearts, and we should sow more of these kind and compassionate crops. Remember, […]
OFFERING INCENSE THREE TIMES DAILY MAY HELP INCREASE WEALTH LUCK Master Jun Hong Lu: How many times do you usually offer incense at home each day? I suppose twice? Remember this, you may offer incense three times daily when it comes to your zodiac year of birth, and if you wish to avoid possible financial […]
THE CONCEPTS OF THE TEMPORARY AND PERPETUAL Master Jun Hong Lu: Buddhist practitioners must understand this: wealth is only your friend for a moment, but a friend is a form of everlasting wealth; glory only grants you honour for a moment, but helping others is the true foundation for honour; academic qualifications only grants you […]
THE WEALTH CORNER OF A HOUSE Master Jun Hong Lu: I do not advocate praying for wealth; however, I will still share with you a few tips. Firstly, those who wish to accumulate wealth must be kind people, as money will not find its way to bad people; harmony begets wealth and prosperity, and the […]
THE CRUX OF DILIGENCE AND LEARNING BUDDHISM Master Jun Hong Lu: The crux of diligence lies not in speed, but in the strength of one’s faith and resolution. The crux of learning Buddhism also lies not in speed, but in whether one can fulfil their vows. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting, […]
