Words of Wisdom | Everything Is Impermanent
Nothing is absolute in this world; everything is impermanent. 世间没有绝对的,一切都是无常。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Nothing is absolute in this world; everything is impermanent. 世间没有绝对的,一切都是无常。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Always maintain a pure heart and refrain from telling lies, then you will have a clear conscience even if you have done something wrong. 随时保持一颗清净的心,不能撒谎,就是做错了也心无罣礙。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
We attain a perfect state if we can put our worries behind us when we are happy. 在开心时离开烦恼是最圆满的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The Master has been doing two things all his life: Charity and propagation of the Dharma. 师父一生做两件事:弘法与慈善。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
To attain Buddhahood, diligence is the root, tolerance is the foundation, while observing precepts is the key. 精进是根本,忍辱是基础, 守戒是成佛的关键。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Extending one’s life depends on transforming the state of mind. 生命的延续靠心态的转换。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Refrain from hypocrisy – that is our pride. People of different levels of spiritual development will have a different understanding of the Master. 脱离人间虚伪的东西——那就是面子。因境界不同,对师父理解不一样。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
It is important that we keep a tight rein on our minds and thoughts. 管好我们的心,管好我们的意。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Buddhist practitioners must be self-disciplined. You are successful if you have strict control over your speech, thoughts and deeds. 学佛人要自律, 严格管住自己的一言一行一念, 你就成功了。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Life is like a trap. We have to constantly adjust our perception and mindset to avoid being caught. 人生就像陷阱,要不断修正自己的理念,修正自己的心态来越过它。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Cultivation of the mind is about being more and more refined. 修心就是修到后来,越来越有修养。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Zen is a kind of transcendental knowledge. By creating a true understanding of the fundamental nature of the world by way of an empty and clear state of mind, we are able to achieve absolute transcendence and true insight. 禅:是一种超脱的学问,是以一种大空明的心境体会着世界的本真的心态,从而达到一种绝对的超脱和通透。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Do not stray from the middle path when you love someone. 爱一个人不能超越中庸之线。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Any issue with one’s moral character, however minor, is a serious one; Any issue with other matters, however serious, is a minor one. 人品再小,都是大事;事情再大,都是小事。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Human beings have sentiments; those who have sentiments would still remain a human being. Only when ordinary love is converted to universal love will lotuses blossom everywhere. 人在情中,情在人中, 把小爱变大爱,才能处处莲花开。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Emptiness of the mind encompasses pure emptiness, tranquil emptiness and the empty space. When the mind encompasses all of space, we can hold anything in our hearts. 心空包括净空、静空、虚空;心包太虚,心中有宇宙,什么都装得下。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
If Buddhism is your choice, then any miracle can happen and any difficulty can be resolved. 选择了佛法, 什么奇迹都会发生, 什么困难都能解决。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
In this Age of Dharma Decline, it is very important to restore our balanced state of mind when the affinities accumulated over our past lives reappear. We need to exercise restraint over ourselves and walk our own path. Ignore what others may say about you; do not let their words or how they look at […]
Attachment is the cause of illusion in the human realm. Take things easy and refrain from contention and quarrels with others, then you will break free from attachment to the self. 执着就是人间的迷惑。 把什么事看得淡一点, 不和别人争,不和别人吵, 就破除了我执。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When good tidings are coming your way, never conceive of any evil thought or else misfortune will befall you. 有好事来时,千万不要动任何坏脑筋, 否则坏事就会上身。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
To correct our shortcomings is to respect ourselves. 改掉自己的毛病,就是尊重自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The Bodhisattva will help everyone to overcome all kinds of circumstances, but the Bodhisattva’s help depends upon your level of spiritual and behavioural cultivation. 每个人的人生, 菩萨早就给你安排好了, 主要是看你的修为。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
As our lives repeatedly alternate between gain and loss, we need to awaken ourselves through our inherent nature. 不停地拿起,不停地放下,用自己的本初來覺醒自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The wise are those who can find their own shortcomings in those of others. 从别人身上看到自己的毛病, 就是有智慧的人。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Overcoming worldly afflictions is wisdom. If you can come to terms with reality today, you are successful. 戰勝人間的煩惱就是智慧,今天你想通了就成功了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Saying bad things about others only makes you feel more miserable. It is better to just let go. 讲了人家不好,自己会更难过,不如放下。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
It is no use trying to justify what you have done, as everything is attributed to the working of karma. You will be liberated once you can think straight and free yourself from suffering. Desire is like a rope which ties you up and entangles your mind. You will be truly liberated when you can […]
Do not let a shirt be stained as there is no way to remove the stain. Likewise, always caution yourself against taking the wrong path. 一件衬衫上不要沾染灰尘,沾上了就擦不掉了,时刻提醒自己不要走错路。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
You must repent sincerely of whatever wrongdoing you have committed. It is like washing the clothes or cleaning the face. You are clean after you repent. 不管做错什么事,都要好好忏悔, 如同洗衣服、洗脸一样, 洗后就干净了,忏悔后就清净了。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Learning Buddhism is a way to eradicate your own negative energy and your attachment to self. If your ‘self’ looms large in your heart, there will be no place for others in your heart. 学佛就是去除自己的负能量,去掉我相。“我”在心里最大的,因为有“我”了,就没有别人了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2