Words of Wisdom | Insecurity and Faith
Your sense of insecurity is attributed to your lack of faith in Bodhisattvas. 心里没有安全感,背后的原因是对菩萨的不相信。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Your sense of insecurity is attributed to your lack of faith in Bodhisattvas. 心里没有安全感,背后的原因是对菩萨的不相信。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
You will be held responsible if others create karma of speech because of you. When you make others emotionally attached to you, it is also considered to be your fault. 你去让别人造口业,你说你有没有业?你让别人爱你了,你也有罪业。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The Master regards himself as a father who can be strict but gentle. His love to all of us stems from the bottom of his heart. It is genuine and deep. 师父的爱就像父亲爱,大爱,既严格,又温和,真情流露,真爱,非常深。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
What is true is forever true and what is false is forever false. We cultivate sincerely for the benefit of ourselves, not for others. Even the Bodhisattva is unable to save a person with a defiled heart. 真的永远是真的,假的永远是假的。真心修,不为别人而修。肮脏的心灵,菩萨也救不了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Guan Yin Bodhisattva tells us that compassion is the key to spiritually awakening sentient beings. We will live a better life and be immersed in the Buddha light of the Bodhisattva when we learn to forgive others and purify our minds. It is impossible to keep the Bodhisattva’s pure water clean if it is poured […]
Guan Yin Bodhisattva will be touched by our sincerity and diligence. Guan Yin Bodhisattva always smiles at us like a mother, but deep in Her heart, She is worried about the ignorance of sentient beings. 诚实,真修,才会感动别人,感动观世音菩萨。菩萨母亲永远是在微笑,但菩萨心中很着急,急众生的不觉悟。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
People’s minds are their most important feature. They are the products of the external influences that we are exposed to. The nature of one’s mind is one’s own nature from within. Only when the nature of one’s mind is wholesome will their fortunes be good. Once they have eliminated their weaknesses, the mind and the […]
We must remember wholesome things and forget all unwholesome things. However, once our level of spirituality has advanced, we should forget both wholesome and unwholesome things. 善的东西都记着,恶的东西都忘记; 境界提高后,要善恶都忘记。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom 7
Change is the only way albeit with pain. 改变是痛苦的, 但也是唯一的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
With in depth understanding comes profound liberation. 深层的理解,才能有深悟的解脱。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
Leading a monastic life of spiritual practice enables a person to uncover their true nature. 出家修行,还我本性。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
The spiritually pure land means a mind of selflessness. 心灵净土,就是无我之心。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
Death is the final destination of life, so it is imperative for we Buddhist practitioners to use the Six Paramitas to guide ourselves out of the road to death. 人生最后是一条死路,而学佛人,就是要用六波罗蜜,让自己走出死亡之路。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
In whatever we do, we must refrain from being selfish; we must be open minded and desire nothing from others. Then we will have wisdom in dealing with things. 做任何事情要没有私心,心胸坦荡,对别人无所求,在人间做事就会有智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
With pure emptiness and non-action, one attains the ‘nirvana without remainder’. 净空无为,到达无余涅槃。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
Behind affluence lurks sadness, while happiness breeds afflictions. 繁华人生蕴藏着悲哀, 幸福之中孕育着烦恼。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 8
Our prayers will be answered only if we have clarity of mind and are spiritually awakened. 心中要明白,要开悟,才会有求必应。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Practising Buddhism is an ongoing process of self-correction. Look up to Bodhisattvas as your role model. 眼睛里要不停地看出自己的问题,学佛要不停地和菩萨对照。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Seek the ultimate and perfect Prajna wisdom of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the ordinary wisdom of humanity. 在人间智慧中,寻找佛菩萨的般若。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
We must see through the true nature of everything and let go. It is ignorance that motivates us to unearth wisdom. 这个世界就是要看破,放下,因无明才生智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
If you do not take Dharma Protectors seriously and so not regard the human realm as an illusion, karmic retribution will be right on your heels. 不把护法神当真,不把人当假,就会有现世报。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The Tripitaka Dharma Master has three main characteristics. He can give convincing speeches, write articles of substance, and is capable of researching. 三藏法师:能说,会写,会研究。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Admitting your ignorance is not itself an act of ignorance. Real ignorance emerges when one fails to realise its presence. 一个人知道糊涂就是不糊涂,不知道糊涂才是真糊涂。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
To help us get rid of our false sense of pride, ego and arrogance, the Master will keep pointing out our shortcomings until we eventually let go of our inflated egos, pretentious self-esteem and the ‘self’ that we have been clinging to. Many people have lost their physical lives, along with their spiritual lives, for […]
‘The Black or White Enforcement Officer of the Underworld’ does not refer to a particular individual. It is an official position in the underworld. The Black Enforcement Officer of the Underworld monitors and records a person s wrongdoings that are performed without the knowledge of others in the human realm. The White Enforcement Officer of […]
Respect is earned by being modest and cautious, not by puffing yourself up. 自尊是靠谦虚谨慎,而得到别人的尊重,而不是死要面子。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The problem is that people change. Impermanence is the cause of suffering. 人的毛病就是变,无常是苦。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Habit is formed bit by bit. If we fail to pay attention to the formation of our habits, we may act unwisely in critical moments. 习惯都是在平时一点一滴养成的,平时不注意,关键时就会失去智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Black holes exist in the universe; they also come to exist in our hearts if we cling to our own thoughts and judgements. 宇宙空间有黑洞,人的心灵中也有黑洞,就是想不通。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
It is predetermined affinity that brings people together. Instead of clinging to these affinities, we should cherish them. Embrace all affinities good and bad and let nature take its course. 人和人之间都是缘分,不攀缘,惜缘, 对善缘、恶缘都要包容,要随缘。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2