COMPASSION IS THE ESSENCE OF FENG SHUI (风水) Master Jun Hong Lu: We need to understand that our heart is “feng” (风 – wind) and our luck is “shui” (水 – water). One who is able to accord with conditions is said to have “feng” (风) while one who cherishes good fortune is said to […]
RELY ON BODHISATTVA Master Jun Hong Lu: On the journey of learning Buddhism, only diligence can give you the greatest sense of security and bliss. On the journey of growth, only faith in Bodhisattva can serve as the greatest source of support, protection and blessings. Mountains may fall and people may fail you, but relying […]
SEIZE THE DAY Master Jun Hong Lu: The present is our only resource; the present is our only opportunity. The most important thing for us to do is to forget the past and firmly seize the day. Diligently engage in spiritual cultivation, learning Buddhism, performing recitations and life liberation. That is the only way for […]
AS LONG AS WE ARE TRULY CULTIVATING, WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR In this society, no matter what we do; there will always be comments and judgements from others. If you pay special attention to other people’s comments on your views and thoughts, you will develop a sense of fear in whatever you do. Thus, […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF SINCERITY Master Jun Hong Lu: The key to differentiating whether you are a good or evil person lies in the sincerity of mind in your dealings with others. If you treat others with sincerity, you are likely a kind person. On the other hand, if you treat others with a callously, you […]
ALWAYS TREAT OTHERS WITH SINCERITY Master Jun Hong Lu: As the saying goes, ‘sincerity can move mountains’. Sincerity can shift even one’s mind and natural instincts. Hence, always treat others well and with sincerity, and you will be able to manage the direction of their inclinations. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting, […]
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, […]
A PERSON’S CAPABILITY CAN ABSOLUTELY BE STIMULATED Master Jun Hong Lu: When asked to perform a recitation of scriptures, many will say, ‘I don’t know how to do that’. When asked to perform certain tasks, they say, ‘I don’t know how to do it. I am scared’. Let me tell you, a person’s capability can […]
‘IMPURE’ KINDNESS CAUSES OUR BLESSINGS TO GREATLY DISSIPATE Master Jun Hong Lu: If our kindness is “impure”, our blessings will greatly dissipate. For example, when you are jealous of others and feel uneasy when seeing others leading a good life, these attitudes deplete your blessings. Let’s quote another example. When you see someone waste food, […]
3 WAYS TO CLEANSE OURSELVES Master Jun Hong Lu: I would like to teach you something today. When our external body is soiled, what do we do? We take a bath. what if our internal organs are overloaded with waste products? We drink lots of water to detox! Water is the best medicine, and so […]
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 […]
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 […]
SPREADING POSITIVE WORDS OR ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO PERFORM GOOD DEEDS ARE ALL WAYS TO HELP OTHERS Question: If we often quote Master’s positive words in our conversations with friends, without the specific mention of Buddhism or making others aware of, would this considered a way to help others to awaken spiritually? Answer: Of course, even […]
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 […]
SACRIFICE OURSELVES FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we must recognise that life is more than eating good food, sleeping in a comfortable bed, or having a stable job – life is more than just repeating mundane tasks in order to acquire money to sustain our lifestyle. The greatness […]
RECTIFY OUR SHORTCOMINGS AND ADMIRE THE VIRTUES OF OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: What is the true meaning of human life? It is to reform our shortcomings, and we must do this constantly for our virtues to shine. Everyone has their virtues and shortcomings. If we allow our virtues to shine through, won’t we all […]
POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE IS THE ABILITY TO LET GO Master Jun Hong Lu: What constitutes a positive mental attitude? It is the ability to let go; What about a high level of cultivation? It is the willingness to be generous; A person who aspires to be happy, needs to learn endurance; A person who aspires […]
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. […]
YOU ARE JUST A STEP AWAY FROM GOOD FORTUNE Master Jun Hong Lu: Most people do not realise that good fortune is just one step away before they give up. The same goes for Buddhist practitioners – it takes perseverance to amass meritorious blessings. Only when the accumulation reaches a certain level that our prayers […]
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 […]
