Words of Wisdom | Spiritual Life and Kindness
Let spiritual life begin from today and kindness begin from this very moment. 慧命从今天开始,善良从现在开始。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Let spiritual life begin from today and kindness begin from this very moment. 慧命从今天开始,善良从现在开始。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Not being reasonable is a flaw, while insisting on reasoning alone makes us miss the forest for the trees. 人不讲理是个大缺点, 人硬讲理是个大盲点。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
We must let go of fame and wealth of the material world, reign in our distracting thoughts, and cleanse our minds of impurities. Only then can we transcend the cycle of rebirth for good and attain enlightenment in one lifetime. 要舍去人间的名利,克服自身心中的杂念,洗涤意识当中的浊念,才能轮回永断,一世修成! – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
The moment we pick up a book of Dharma and intend to help others, we start to sow the seeds of blessings and good karma. The moment we set our minds to being kind to others, we begin to plant a field of blessings. The moment we receive a Dharma book, we have sown the […]
The ignorant seek understanding from others; the wise endeavour to understand themselves. 愚痴的人一直想让大家了解他, 经常了解自己的人才是有智慧的人。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
Many people are caught up in the arising and ceasing of their own karmic conditions. Our emotions are controlled by our intelligence, and our intelligence is subject to our state of mind. Our state of mind requires cultivation to develop, just like flowers in a garden require our care to flourish. 多少人活在自己缘生缘灭中, 情绪受控于智商, 智商受控于境界。境界如花朵在花园中一样, 需要浇灌才能茁壮生长。 […]
Blessings come from a generous heart. Those who give are the most blessed. 福来自于懂得布施的一颗心,福随心来,懂得布施的人才有福气。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
We are always our own greatest limitation, obstruction, and hindrance. 真正限制、阻碍、埋没你自己的, 永远只会是你自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
Everything ebbs and flows, such is the way of nature. Following the way of nature is according with conditions. Only when conditions arise can we act in accordance with them. 一切自然来,自然去,自然是什么?自然就是缘。有了缘,才能随缘。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
We should take refuge in the Triple Gem of our own nature the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. We take refuge in our innate Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: to have the Buddha in our minds, to practise the Dharma in our daily life, and to emulate the Sangha by observing the precepts. 人应当自做皈依,皈依自性三宝, 自己皈依自己的佛、法、僧, […]
The dribs and drabs of progress in the course of cultivation create the condition for enlightenment. 修行中的点点滴滴都是悟的契机。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Only when we eliminate our own ignorance can we truly understand our mind and see our true nature. 只有破了无明才能明心见性。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
What is meant by fulfillment? It means helping others. What is meant by cultivating the mind? It means changing yourself. What is meant by awakening? It means letting go of your ego. 什么叫充实?帮助别人。什么叫修心?改变自己。什么叫开悟?放下自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
We must be sincere when we pray to Bodhisattvas. When Bodhisattvas are moved by our sincerity, they are sure to help us. Selfish people will not receive the protection and blessings from Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors. 求菩萨要真诚让菩萨感动,菩萨一定帮你。自私的人不会受到菩萨和护法神保佑的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
In modern society, we avoid torturing ourselves when we can think clearly. Not thinking clearly is to torture ourselves. 现代社会想开了就叫不折磨自己,想不开就是在折磨自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Truly wise people can overcome themselves mentally, exercise self-control over their actions, and are kind with their words. 真正有智慧的人:精神上战胜自己,行为上控制自己,语言上慈悲自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Pursuit of worldly desires ends with emptiness, whereas the pursuit of spirituality results in existence. 追求人间最终就是空,追求精神境界就是有。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
As Buddhist practitioners, we must be morally upright, observe the five precepts, develop infinite wisdom, help sentient beings spiritually awaken and be filled with Dharma joy. Only then can we accrue immeasurable merits and virtues. 学佛人就是要刚正不阿、严守五戒,智慧充裕、救度众生、法喜充满、功德无量! – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
To act in the interest of other sentient beings is a form of offering. 为众生着想,就是一种供养。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
All the fame and wealth in the world are subject to the cycle of formation, existence, decay and emptiness. We should never rely on them. 在人间成住坏空的名闻利养,尽量不要留。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6 e
To remember the faults of others is to bear the burden of their karmic obstacles. 记别人的缺点在心中,就是帮别人背业。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Buddhist practitioners must think rationally; reason arises from meditative concentration. 学佛人要有理智,理智来自于禅定。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Maintain a warm temperament and an open heart; be generous towards others and accept conditions as they arise. 性情温和,心胸开阔,宽容别人,随缘自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Happiness arises from contentment; afflictions arise from desires. 快乐在满足中求,烦恼来自欲望。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Never forget to be grateful; never get attached to fame and wealth. 感恩永远不要忘记, 名利永远不能贪恋。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Accord with conditions and you will discover your ‘self nature’. 一切随缘,就拥有了自性。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Only when we understand others can we truly have some sense of awakening. 理解别人,才能感动自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
The accumulation of merits and virtues works to eliminate karmic obstacles; heightened spiritual power will be transformed into positive energy. 功德储存消业障,功力增长变能量。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
A fall in the pit, a gain in the wit. It is not always bad in life to experience a little regret. 人间留一点遗憾并不是一件坏事,人生需要一些经验教训。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6
Those who learn to endure suffering and exercise forbearance in this world attain happiness. 学会在人间吃苦忍耐,你就会得到幸福。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6