To be accomplished in practising Buddhism and cultivating the mind, you must first have the basis for humanity. Only then will you be both refined and cultured. 学佛修心要有素养，才会有修养。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who aspire to be a Bodhisattva must bear the following key points in mind: 1. Bodhisattvas are oblivious to the flaws and faults of others. 2. Remain steadfast in cultivating without expecting anything in return. 3. Have no mind. That is, have no anger, no afflictions and no obstructions. It is not that Bodhisattvas […]
You are inviting trouble when you conceive of a deluded thought. In practising Buddhism and spiritual cultivation, what you must nurture is Buddhist fraternity, not personal relationships. 妄心一动就出事， 学佛修心要有佛情，不能有私情。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We live to give happiness and joy to other people. 人活着就是多给别人快乐与幸福。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
There is no place for even the minutest amount of dirt in our hearts. Alexandre Dumas once said that it is difficult to understand others, but the most difficult thing is to understand yourself. Never allow yourself to fall into any trap. Never allow the least karmic obstacle to take form, nor harbour any unwholesome […]
The Bodhisattva loves sentient beings who are cultivating well. If you are not cultivating earnestly, no one will love you. 菩萨爱众生， 如果不好好修，谁也不会爱你。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Emulate the noble qualities of esteemed, knowledgeable and greatly virtuous Buddhist monastics or lay practitioners. Endeavour to elevate your level of spiritual development. When the Master is not around, draw up a timetable for yourself, maintain the right frame of mind and refrain from clinging to karmic conditions. If we fail to see what truly […]
We must be righteous, perfectly impartial and selfless when cultivating the mind. 修心要正，一定要大公无私。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When you are with the Master, you must endure hardship, refrain from doing evil and do good. 在师父身边，必须吃苦，必须弃恶从善。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Time is life. If we immerse ourselves in the Buddha’s light for every minute of our lives, then our lives will be prolonged. Time is like a sponge that can be squeezed. We must not harm ourselves, as unnecessary sacrifice is a mere waste of life. 时光就是生命，能让每一分钟沐浴在佛光中，那你的生命会延长。时间像海绵中的水，是挤出来的。无谓的牺牲只会浪费自己的生命，人不能常作自我伤害。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of […]
Our good fortune depletes day after day. We must replenish it by constantly performing meritorious and virtuous deeds. 人每天福报都在减少， 要不停地做功德才能弥补。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Be a pure person. It is a blessing to be free of illness and calamity. 做一个干净的人，没病没灾就是福。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
If you pause and think for five seconds before you take an action, utter any word, or conceive any thought, you will have no regrets. 在你的一个行动要做出来之前，在你的一句话要出口之前，在你的一个思维要形成之前，多想五秒钟，你就不会后悔了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
A truly enlightened Buddhist has attained an expanding state of spiritual development, a balanced state of mind and infinite wisdom. People who lack tolerance and immeasurable minds will be emotionally unstable. 真正成佛的人都是有宽广的境界，平衡的心态，宽容的智慧。没有无量心和包容心的人，情绪起伏就很大。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
One will be depressed if they are unable to practise vegetarianism and patience in this Age of Dharma Decline. 末法时期如果不能吃素忍辱的话， 就会忧郁。 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
