Words of Wisdom | Do not make trouble for yourself
It is not easy to live in this world; do not make trouble for yourself 人活在世界上不容易,不要给自己找麻烦。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
It is not easy to live in this world; do not make trouble for yourself 人活在世界上不容易,不要给自己找麻烦。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Cherishing should be given priority, while explaining is the worst thing to do. 珍惜为上,解释为下。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When a person has done good deeds, heaven will immediately grant them an auspicious sign. 人做了善事, 上天马上就会让他呈现出吉祥如意之相。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Wealth, lust, fame, food and sleep in the human realm will affect one’s cultivation. Only through repentance and diligence can one succeed in spiritual cultivation. 人間的財色名食睡會影響修行, 懺悔和精進才能修成。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Wisdom develops from one’s innate nature; true purity is to return to one’s innate nature. 智慧是从本性中长出来的, 真正的纯洁就是回归本性。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Those who can constantly accommodate sentient beings, inherently possess perfect wisdom. 能恒顺众生的人,具有圆融的智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
One who departs from mundane thinking can enhance their level of awakening. 离开世间想法,觉悟就会提高。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
The Buddhist altar consists of all Five Elements of gold, wood, water, fire and earth. Bodhisattvas represent the gold, flowers grow in the earth, the incense is the wood, water is contained in the offering of water, and the oil lamp represents fire. The Five Elements work together to bring good fortune to one’s home. […]
As long as the mind is filled with positive energy, one will experience the joy of Dharma every day. Wherever Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s light shines, all will be illuminated every day. It all depends on whether you can receive it. It is very important to skilfully control your mental state; keep the sun in your […]
One’s life depends on the continuation of time; to waste time is to waste one’s life. 生命是靠时间来延续的, 浪费时间等于浪费生命。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Be compassionate and free yourself from worries about others; forget about yourself and you will reach the selfless level of spirituality. 慈悲解脱对他人的烦恼, 忘记自己达到无私的境界。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6 s,
To attain the level of proper faith and proper mindfulness is to transcend the human realm and attain the Bodhisattva’s level of spirituality. 修成正果,就是修出人间境界,拥有菩萨的境界。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Let go of hatred and nurture a compassionate heart; let go of slothfulness and nurture a diligent mind. One who lets go of mental hindrances will attain the Prajna wisdom of Bodhisattvas. 放下瞋恨心,培养慈悲心; 放下放逸心,培养精进心; 放下意识障碍,拥有菩萨般若智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Academic qualifications are like a bronze medal; capability is like a silver medal; popularity is like a gold medal; one’s thoughts are the king of all medals. 学历是铜牌, 能力是银牌, 人脉是金牌, 思维是王牌。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Where there is wisdom, there is a way. 有智者,事竟成。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who cultivate well must be still and quiet, and guard against the karma of speech. 修得好的人,要守寂静,守口业。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Learning to help others to facilitate their endeavours is to fulfil your own merits and virtues. 学会成全别人的福分, 就是成全自己的功德。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
You cannot demand respect, or gain it by bragging. Respect is earned by cultivation; it requires wisdom. 面子不是争来的,不是说来的, 而是修来的,是要有智慧的。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Not understanding impermanence is like driving your thoughts into a blind alley. 不懂无常,就是进入了思维的死角。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who have a discriminatory mind will be the first to be unhappy. 人一有分别心,首先自己就会不开心。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who do not live in hope will be in despair. Those who are not spiritually awakened are susceptible to blunders. 不在希望当中,就在绝望当中; 不在觉悟当中,就在失误当中。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
The grievances that you endure today serve to lessen the misery that you may suffer tomorrow. The hardship that you endure today serves to lessen the setbacks you may have to suffer tomorrow. 今天多受点委屈, 就是让你的明天少吃点苦; 今天多受点难, 就是让你的明天少受点罪。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Through unrelenting effort, success will come when the time is right. 成功靠的是机缘成熟和坚持不懈。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Being clean and pure is a blessing; Tranquillity is a blessing; Peace of mind is a blessing. 干净是福,清净是福,心净是福。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We all live a life of suffering and imperfection. Only when we are in our twilight years will we realise that everything is empty by nature. 人生是在吃尽苦头的美中不足中生活, 等到人生最后时才知是一切空。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Conquer yourself, then you will immediately possess the present moment. 战胜自己,即刻拥有现在。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
The wise will draw strength from the wisdom of others to prevent themselves from being deceived. 有智慧的人, 是借助别人的智慧来让自己不受蒙蔽。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Only by being tolerant of each other can you handle things tactfully. 人跟人在一起只有包容,做事才会圆融。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
It is most valuable to do things without selfish intent. Not expecting anything in return is invaluable. 做任何事,无心最可贵。不要回报就是无价之宝。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
One kind of potential for enlightenment can generate a myriad of wisdom. 一种悟性能衍生出更多智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8