Words of Wisdom | Morality
Morality can be used to make up for the inadequacy of our wisdom, but wisdom cannot be used to make up for the inadequacy of our morality. 道德可以填补智慧的缺陷,但智慧不可以填补道德的缺陷。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Morality can be used to make up for the inadequacy of our wisdom, but wisdom cannot be used to make up for the inadequacy of our morality. 道德可以填补智慧的缺陷,但智慧不可以填补道德的缺陷。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
We can only change ourselves by repenting. There is no chance for us to change without repentance. 一个忏悔才能改变,不忏悔哪有机会改变。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Practising Buddhism is to give yourself a chance to change. 学佛是给自己一个改变的机会。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Even belated repentance is a sure sign of change. 迟到的忏悔,也是在改变中。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Only by knowing what impermanence is can you be free from it. 知无常,才能离无常。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
In the process of growing, the main concern is how to overcome egoism and dig up the roots of evil. 人一生成长的过程, 就是战胜自我、去除劣根性的一生。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Whatever happens is due to the arising and ceasing of conditions. It is all because of the law of karma. But with the help of Bodhisattvas, we can overcome all kinds of circumstances. 一切都是最好的安排, 一切都是菩萨的安排。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who have no wisdom will have worries. Those who have gained wisdom will be able to let go and have no worries. 没有智慧的人,才有罣礙。 拥有智慧了,放下了,就是没有罣礙。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
The path to Buddhahood is formidable. It takes constant diligence and relentless self-restraint to forge ahead step by step. 成佛的路很难, 只有靠自己精进的努力 和顽强的克制中一步步前进。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
To be grateful is to cherish; to cherish is to be grateful. 感恩就是珍惜,珍惜就是感恩。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
While in the human realm, train your heart to be compassionate so that you can return to heaven. If you still harbour greed, hatred and delusion, you will not achieve any level of spirituality in this life. 在人间把心修成慈悲心,才能回到天上;如果有贪瞋痴,一生什么境界也没有。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
When someone is down and out, we mustn’t rub salt into their wounds. We need to rejoice when seeing others in good times. When someone says something bad about us, we must exercise forbearance and diligence. When someone speaks well of us, we must avoid becoming arrogant. 别人不好,我们不能落井下石;别人好 ,我们要随喜赞叹。 别人说你不好,我们要忍辱 精进;别人说你好,我们不能 贡高我慢。 – Master Jun […]
Sooner or later our image will decline but our wisdom remains forever. Hence, we should get rid of our attachment to the self. 人的形象早晚会衰退, 人的智慧却是永远长流的, 所以要去除我相。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Those who are not awakened will live a life riddled with blunders. 人生不开悟,就是失误 。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Every crisis precedes a turning point. 任何事有危机时,预示着有转机。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
While practising Buddhism and spiritual cultivation every day, we must make progress every day, and get closer to the noble level of heaven every day. 学佛修心,每天在修,每天都要进步,每天都在接近天上的境界。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Buddhist practitioners must be serious. Do not conceive unwholesome thoughts with Bodhisattvas. Do not lie to Dharma Protectors. Do not joke with your own spiritual life. 学佛人要认真: 不要和菩萨动杂念,不要和护法神打妄语,不要和自己的慧命开玩笑。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
We must confess when we have done something wrong because trustworthiness is of great importance. Confessing our mistakes indicates our awakening. Concealing our mistakes will lead to more blunders. 做错事情一定讲,一个人的信用度非常重要,讲出来叫觉悟,隐瞒不说就会失误。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Buddhist practitioners must act like a clock to constantly regulate their frame of mind. 学佛人的心态如钟,要靠自己不断地调整。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
People who desire nothing are noble in character. People who have no desires will be respected, and their minds remain calm. 人到无求品自高。什么都不求的人,会受到别人的尊重。无求则心平静。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
One who has the courage to assume responsibility is noble-minded; one who always wants to evade responsibilities will see the beginning of foolishness. 敢于承担的人,是一个高尚的人;总想回避的人 ,就是愚痴的开始。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Practising Buddhism and spiritual cultivation is truly good; taking the middle way is of utmost importance. 学佛修心就是好,中庸之道太重要。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
We can only attain the Bodhisattva’s level of spirituality when we thoroughly break off human emotional ties. 一个人彻底了断人间的情感, 才能得到菩萨的境界。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Buddhist practitioners must rely on their potential for enlightenment and wisdom in order not to waste away their time. 学佛人不虚度年华,要靠悟性与智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
Practising Buddhism is a tough climb, but joy awaits at the summit. As there are many difficulties on the way, perseverance is a must. 修行是一条艰苦的爬山路, 只有爬到山顶才会有喜悦, 在这个过程中会吃很多苦, 所以要坚持。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
A person who experiences no pressure will not correct their shortcomings. 一个人没有压力就不会改掉自己身上的毛病。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
A person must have faith. A person without faith is like a person without a soul. 人要有信仰,没有信仰就如同没有灵魂一样。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
When practising Buddhism and spiritual cultivation, one who doesn’t observe the precepts is not compassionate. 学佛修心,不守戒律就是不慈悲。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5
The process of learning is like sowing seeds; it all depends on the right timing, favourable conditions and interpersonal harmony for the seed of enlightenment to grow. Only then will Prajna wisdom develop. We must first learn well if we wish to achieve success. 学习是种子,撒在地上,靠天时、地利、人和长出 悟性出来,般若智慧就有了,任何事情成功都是先要好好学习。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume […]
In practising Buddhism, what is most important is to correct erroneous thinking. If you think clearly, you can make headway in all matters. On the other hand, if you can’t think clearly, everything will stand in your way. 学佛,最重要的是解决思维问题。 思维想通,一切皆通; 思维想不通,一切皆不通。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5