Only when we experience pain personally can we feel the pain experienced by others. This is how we can bring forth compassion. 用自己切身的痛苦， 才能体会到别人的痛苦， 才能生出慈悲心。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4

By eliminating selfishness and distracting thoughts, we can gradually become a Bodhisattva. 去掉私心杂念，慢慢就会成为菩萨。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4

Being able to make others think straight is wisdom. 让别人想得通，就是智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

It does no harm to speak well of others, and it does us no good to speak ill of others. 说别人好，对自己没坏处; 说别人不好，对自己没有好处。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4

As long as you are concerned about interpersonal conflicts, you remain in the human realm. For those who want to become a Bodhisattva, you must free yourself from all sensual desires and mundane affairs. 只要顾及到人我是非，就是在人间; 想做菩萨，一定要脱离人间的五欲六尘。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4

Dignity is not found in one’s external appearance, but rather in one’s inner cultivation. 庄严不在于外表形状， 而在于一个人的内涵。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

One who can still have a hearty laugh while recalling the past is one who has let go of things. 回忆过去，能笑得出来的人，就是放下。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

One who is happy is in heaven; one who worries is heading downwards. 开心是上天，烦恼是入地。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Letting go means being able to wear a smile even though you are in pain. 痛苦的时候，能笑得出来，就是放下。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4

The Bodhisattva’s wisdom embraces the human realm, bringing infinite compassion to humanity. 菩萨的智慧在人间，给世间带来了无限的慈悲。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5  

Only by completely letting go of the self and changing ourselves can we be thoroughly awakened. 彻底放下自己，彻底改变自己， 才能彻底的开悟。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4

Compassion is an ideal, a state of mind; it is light that radiates from one’s innate nature. 慈悲是一种理念，是一种心态，是本性散发出来的光芒。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Life is like playing a game of football; a brief lapse of mindfulness will cause you to be sent off the field. 人生像玩足球，稍不留神就被罚下场了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

If you cause others to conceive of evil or wrongful thoughts, you will beget karmic obstacles. If you cause others to conceive thoughts about you, you have to bear the burden of their negative karma. 因自己的缘故，让别人有邪思邪见，自己就会有业障；让别人对你有想法，你自己就会替人背业。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Walk the path of the Bodhisattva; Think the thoughts of the Bodhisattva; Speak the words of the Bodhisattva, you will then become a Bodhisattva in the human realm. 行菩萨之道，思菩萨之念，言菩萨之语，你就是人间菩萨。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

A day without Zen (meditative concentration) is a day without wisdom. 一日无禅，一日无智。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

As you attain a higher level in your spiritual cultivation, the Dharma Protectors will be stricter with you. 随着修学境界的提高， 护法神会对你越来越严格。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

The size of a temple and the social status of a person are immaterial. So long as you are sincere in cultivating your mind, prayers will be answered. 庙不在大小，人不分高低， 修心在于心诚，心诚则灵。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

It is essential for Buddhist practitioners to observe the precepts, and most importantly, to guard against greed for monetary gain and sensual lust. 学佛人守戒，最重要的是戒财、色。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

To recite Buddhist sutras and mantras is to communicate with Bodhisattvas. Frequently performing recitations allows Bodhisattvas to understand and bless you. 念经就是在与菩萨沟通，经常念经菩萨才会了解你，保佑你！ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Have faith in Bodhisattvas that everything will be arranged for the best. Bear in mind that this is not the final arrangement but the best arrangement. 相信菩萨，一切都是最好的安排。 要记住，这个不是最终的安排， 而是最好的安排。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Happy are those who are contented; their happiness will endure. 知足常乐，快乐常存。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Instead of complaining about not being respected, change yourself to be noble-minded. 抱怨自己不受别人尊敬， 不如让自己先要变得高尚。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Hard work doesn’t necessarily pay off immediately. When you fail, that doesn’t mean you will never succeed. It is just that you are still sowing the seeds of success. 每个人的努力不一定马上成功，不成功并不是不会成功，而是正在种植成功的种子。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Those who are jealous of others are the least successful. 嫉妒别人的人，是最不成功的人。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

You feel pressure because others are working harder than you. You experience even greater pressure because those successful people never stop working. 人有壓力，是別人比你努力；人有大壓力，是成功的人依然在努力。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Do not indulge in pleasures when you are young. Do not wait till you experience its efficacy before practising Buddhism. You must be persistent. Only then will your prayers be answered. 享受，不要让它在年轻时接受； 学佛，不要在灵验后才去学， 坚持修心后才会灵验。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Reality and your ideals always alternate between pain, suffering, failure and success. What remains unchanged is patience and diligence. 现实和理想之间，永远在艰苦、失败与成功之间，但永恒不变的是忍耐与精进。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

Success in your career depends on effort; Change depends on effort; Buddhist practice depends on effort. 事业靠兴，改变靠兴，学佛也是靠兴。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5

If you wish to attain the right intention of Bodhisattvas, you have to change your attitude first. 想改变人生的境界，先改变自己的态度。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 5