Learn to contemplate wisdom. Contemplate frequently, reflecting upon whether you possess it. If you find yourself constantly making errors, you discover your lack of wisdom. Wisdom grows from the constant contemplation of wisdom. Those who lack wisdom need to calm their mind. “Meditative concentration gives rise to wisdom.” So how can you calm your mind? […]
If cause is never created, effect becomes void. If you could let go of every attachment until they are empty, and cultivate your mind until you see your pure inherent nature, you have achieved the spiritual state of emptiness and nothingness. Without sowing karmic seeds, no karmic fruit will be harvested. Your mentality reflects your […]
In Real Life The inability to sort things out today brings afflictions tomorrow. Tomorrow’s sadness brings ignorance and pain. But today’s affliction will vanish tomorrow. The sorrow of the next day causes pain for a week. Bear in mind that every affliction in the Human Realm will become: A thing of the past after a […]
As Buddhist practitioners, we transform our temperament. Those who practise well become more mature, and more dignified. Men and women act and appear as they are supposed to. Their energy and vitality appear distinct from those who don’t cultivate the mind. The wise can always remain calm. The wise always possess the golden key to […]
To Buddhist practitioners, mentality is critical. It’s like a compass, navigating your direction forward. With a positive mindset, your mind doesn’t cling to the notion of form. Whenever affinities arise, in the end they’ll be empty. This accords with the Buddhist philosophy of Dependent Arising and Emptiness. It’s how the Heart Sutra describes the Buddha […]
By gathering with kindness the causes and conditions in this Human Realm, you gain the ability to harness affinities. However, becoming attached to affinities means being dictated by them. As a result, liberation will be beyond your reach. Like flowers and plants, causes and conditions change with the season. Therefore, by taking causes and conditions […]
Hills shrouded in clouds; the land of mortals veiled in mist. Afflictions and karmic obstacles typify the Human Realm. When Prajna wisdom is present, Buddha’s thoughts replace evil thoughts. When Prajna wisdom becomes absent, evil thoughts prevail Buddha’s thoughts. It only takes a split second to rid the mind of obstructions. A strong faith in […]
Everyone is constantly looking everywhere for wisdom. But wisdom actually resides in your mind. The moment you get your thoughtsstraight, you already possess wisdom. The moment you feel troubled, your wisdom is lost. In practising Buddhism, clinging pointlessly to something harms not only your wisdom, but also your wisdom-life. Those who seek doggedly to decipher […]
Learn to contemplate wisdom. Contemplate frequently, reflecting upon whether you possess it. If you find yourself constantly making errors, you discover your lack of wisdom. Wisdom grows from the constant contemplation of wisdom. Those who lack wisdom need to calm their mind. “Meditative concentration gives rise to wisdom.” So how can you calm your mind? […]
If cause is never created, effect becomes void. If you could let go of every attachment until they are empty, and cultivate your mind until you see your pure inherent nature, you have achieved the spiritual state of emptiness and nothingness. Without sowing karmic seeds, no karmic fruit will be harvested. Your mentality reflects your […]
In Real Life The inability to sort things out today brings afflictions tomorrow. Tomorrow’s sadness brings ignorance and pain. But today’s affliction will vanish tomorrow. The sorrow of the next day causes pain for a week. Bear in mind that every affliction in the Human Realm will become: A thing of the past after a […]
As Buddhist practitioners, we transform our temperament. Those who practise well become more mature, and more dignified. Men and women act and appear as they are supposed to. Their energy and vitality appear distinct from those who don’t cultivate the mind. The wise can always remain calm. The wise always possess the golden key to […]
To Buddhist practitioners, mentality is critical. It’s like a compass, navigating your direction forward. With a positive mindset, your mind doesn’t cling to the notion of form. Whenever affinities arise, in the end they’ll be empty. This accords with the Buddhist philosophy of Dependent Arising and Emptiness. It’s how the Heart Sutra describes the Buddha […]
By gathering with kindness the causes and conditions in this Human Realm, you gain the ability to harness affinities. However, becoming attached to affinities means being dictated by them. As a result, liberation will be beyond your reach. Like flowers and plants, causes and conditions change with the season. Therefore, by taking causes and conditions […]
Life is impermanent, so learn to harmonise with conditions. Let go of all affinities and you will be free from suffering while attaining happiness. 人生无常，一切随缘。放下万缘，离苦得乐。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Life is like a dream which can disappear in a twinkling. The ‘reasons’ that seem worth defending in our heart are in fact fallacies of obsession and paranoia. 人生如梦，瞬间消失。看似内心可以坚持的“道理”， 其实就是执着偏执的“歪理”。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Strict self-discipline is the prerequisite to changing one’s notion of self. 严格自律是改变我相的前提。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Awaken our inner self with our innate nature. Correcting our shortcomings is a way of respecting ourselves. 用自己的本初来觉醒自己。 改掉自己的缺点就是尊重自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
A Buddhist practitioner makes no distinction between right and wrong, for there is only the law of cause and effect. 学佛人心中要没有是非，因为只有因果。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
A true Dharma propagator is one who guards themselves both internally and externally. Internally, they are sincere in propagating the Buddha’s teachings. Externally, they are virtuous in conduct, truthful in speech, and performs meritorious deeds in their effort to lead by example. Such is how they spread the Dharma and help sentient beings awaken spiritually. […]
What is compassion? Compassionate are those who can put themselves in other people’s shoes. 什么是慈悲？ 凡是能够站在别人角度为别人想的人就是慈悲。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
It’s only a matter of time before we have to let go, so why not choose to let go sooner in order to live a happier and more peaceful life? 与其总有一天要放下， 还不如早点把身上的包袱放下， 让心活得踏实一点，活得开心一点。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
The spiritual path to enlightenment is riddled with afflictions and obstacles. It is important that the enlightened guard their inherent Buddha nature. It takes the mind to overcome whatever hardship or calamity that comes our way. Only when one’s mind is devoid of thought can one be blessed with good fortune and longevity. 修心路上烦恼多，悟者自心守本源， 多劫多难心来化，心中无念福寿延。 […]
We will not achieve anything if we are not ready to give. Only when we give, do we gain. 一个人如果不能有所舍，必无所成； 要懂得舍，才能得。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Cultivating our minds is to change our state of mind; cultivating our behaviour is to change our behaviour. 修心就是修正自己的心态， 修行就是修正自己错误的行为。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
We are merely visitors in the world; such is the reality of life. 生命的真实性，就是人间过路客。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
An ever-burning lamp in our heart will illuminate the path to enlightenment. 心中的长明灯不熄，才能照亮彼岸之路。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Fortunes and misfortunes are vicissitudes of life. Being safe and well is a blessing which we should cherish at all times. Instil into ourselves a forgiving state of mind. This is the Buddha’s state of mind. 在人间每天会发生各种幸与不幸的事情， 平安就是福，平安时要懂得珍惜， 要培养善解的好心态，那就是佛的心态。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
We as Buddhist practitioners should cultivate the right faith and be cautious in making friends. Having too many acquaintances of varied quality may do us more harm than good. We should associate with worthy friends; the virtuous and the high-minded. We should nurture the Buddha nature in our hearts, be connected to positive affinities and […]
Only when we change ourselves can we let go; only when we cultivate our minds and practise Buddhism can we make this world a pure land. 改变自己才是放下， 修心学佛才能得人间净土。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
