Words of Wisdom | Happiness Breeds Afflictions
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
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
Take control of your Seventh Consciousness (Manas-vijnana). If you fail to do so, all of your unwholesome thoughts will enter your Eighth Consciousness (Alaya-vijnana). 管住你们的第七意识末那识,末那识管不好,全部会进入第八意识。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
A person with gratitude will always be respected and loved. 有一颗感恩的心, 会永远得到别人的尊敬和爱戴。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Convince others with virtues, not reason. Do not ask for troubles as, more often than not, we make our own trouble. 懂得一个道理,要以德服人,不是以理服人。不要给自己找麻烦,因为自己就是烦恼的制造者。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
When it comes to educating children, it is important to enlighten them with affection and motivate them with reason. Punish them when they make mistakes while also helping them restore a balanced state of mind. 教育孩子,做错了既要惩罚, 又要助他们弥补心灵, 能够动之以情,晓之以理。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Learn to understand others. Most people do not want to understand others, instead wanting others to understand them. This is egotism. We should try to think less of ourselves and more of others. Try to understand others better. 要学会理解别人。每一个人都不会想到去了解别人,都想让别人了解自己,这就是一切以“我”为出发点。活在世界上,少想自己,多想别人,多了解别人。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Those performing evil deeds are usually unaware of their misconduct. Only when they begin to do good deeds can they appreciate the severity of their past wrongdoings. 一个人在做坏事时, 他不知道自己在做坏事, 只有当做好事时, 才知道自己在做坏事。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
All happy, optimistic and uplifting feelings and emotions are positive energy. 开心步步高升,感觉、感情全是正能量。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
A key to educating your children is to respect them as exemplary people, rather than see them as inferior individuals. 教育小孩, 必须把他们当成君子, 不能把他们当成小人, 要尊重他们。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
True and profound love can often be found in the simplest of moments. Interpersonal relationships are all about heart to heart interactions. However, once separated, our hearts will become estranged. 人與人之間,平淡中見真情, 做人是心與心的交流, 人和人之間一旦離開,心就疏遠。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
We should do good deeds that touch people’s hearts throughout our lives. Only by setting a good example for others will we become strong. 人的一生,多做一些让人感动的事,要以身作则,自己才会坚强。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Ups and downs are inevitable in life. The more favourable the situation, the humbler we need to be. Keep bitterness to ourselves and leave happiness to others. 人生的高高低低都是正常的, 越是好的時候,越要低頭, 好的時候要謙卑; 把苦留給自己,把快樂留給別人。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Buddhist monks and nuns have no wealth of their own. They cultivate gratitude towards sentient beings by accepting their offerings. 法師沒有自己的財, 通過眾生的供養, 培養自己感恩眾生的心。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Learn to adjust your mentality and avoid worrying your parents by sharing your stress with them. Practise filial piety by easing their minds and taking responsibility for your own karma and your lives. 学会调节心态,孝敬父母,不能跟父母讲太多有压力的事,要让父母放心,自己业自己背,必须学会自己承担。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
We should never forget our original aspiration or our roots. If we lose our ability to become emotional or feel touched, we also lose our ability to be grateful. 人不忘初始心,不能忘本啊!没有激动之心,没有感动的心,就会没有感恩心。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Our minds reveal themselves only through our eyes. 一個人的眼睛,是心裡唯一的展現。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2