THE KEY TO HAPPINESS
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Rotterdam, Netherlands 10 September 2019 THE KEY TO HAPPINESS Master Jun Hong Lu: We all hold the key to our happiness but we often unwittingly place this key in the hands of others.
DO NOT LOSE YOUR TEMPER
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 20 October 2019 DO NOT LOSE YOUR TEMPER Master Jun Hong Lu: As a Buddhist practitioner, do not lose your temper. If you are in the right, there is no need to; if you are in the wrong, you do not have the right […]
LIFE IS A TRAIN OF NO RETURN
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 20 October 2019 LIFE IS A TRAIN OF NO RETURN Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a train of no return. Our kin and friends are like the travellers who board and deboard. No one will be there to trek the entire life journey with […]
HEAVENLY PRINCIPLE – REAP WHAT YOU SOW
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 18 October 2019 HEAVENLY PRINCIPLE – REAP WHAT YOU SOW Master Jun Hong Lu: As a Buddhist practitioner, when we recognise the true nature of Buddha Dharma, we will realise that the world is in a state of equilibrium. That is why we reap […]
Words of Wisdom | Transcendence
To practise Buddhism and to be a good person is a kind of transcendence–a notion that goes beyond the human realm. Buddhas and Bodhisattvas told us what is good and what is evil. However, they did not tell us which paths to choose. The choice is ours; our life is in our own hands. Practising […]
Words of Wisdom | Thinks Like The Buddha
A true Buddhist practitioner is one who recites Buddhist scriptures, acts like Amitabha, and thinks like the Buddha. 真正的学佛人，要嘴巴里念佛经， 行为像弥陀，思维似佛陀。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
Words of Wisdom | Our Filial Duties
If we wish to have blessings, we must fulfil our filial duties. Those who fulfil their filial duties will surely have blessings in the living world. 要想有福气，必须孝顺， 一个懂得孝道的人在阳间一定会有福。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
Words of Wisdom | Respect Generates Trust
A Buddhist practitioner should first learn to respect others. Respect generates trust, allowing us to turn a foe into a friend. Treat people equally, acknowledge the achievements of others, praise others, respect the good character of others, unite, and make our families more peaceful. Respect all people. A most important virtue for Buddhist practitioners is […]
Words of Wisdom | Respect Others
To respect others is to respect ourselves. Respecting others is not something we give but something we reap; it is a true expression of the compassion within ourselves. 尊重别人就是尊重自己， 尊重不是给予而是收获， 是自心慈悲的真诚流露。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1
BEING KIND & COMPASSIONATE CAN AMOUNT TO BOUNDLESS MERITS
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Amsterdam, Netherlands 9 September 2019 BEING KIND & COMPASSIONATE CAN AMOUNT TO BOUNDLESS MERITS Master Jun Hong Lu: To be able to succeed in achieving one’s resolution, one needs to amass his merits consistently over a period of time. We have to constantly introspect our heart, for […]
FORGIVENESS
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Singapore 17 May 2018 FORGIVENESS Master Jun Hong Lu: Those who refuse to forgive others; those who withhold forgiveness, breeds bitterness in themselves. What is spiritual cultivation? It is about transforming ourselves and cultivating ourselves earnestly. That said, it is never about setting cultivation standards on others.
A HEART OF GRATITUDE
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Amsterdam, Netherlands 9 September 2019 A HEART OF GRATITUDE Master Jun Hong Lu: When we allow the virtue of gratitude to permeate us, there will be no hatred in our heart. When we live a life of gratitude, our life will be filled with more […]
DO NOT CHEAT ON OTHERS
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Paris, France 5 September 2019 DO NOT CHEAT ON OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: Breaking someone’s trust is like crumpling a perfect piece of paper. We can smooth it over but it’s never going to be the same again. Hence, never cheat others as those that we […]
TO HELP OTHERS IS TO TRULY UNDERSTAND THEM
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Paris, France 5 September 2019 TO HELP OTHERS IS TO TRULY UNDERSTAND THEM Master Jun Hong Lu: You may not know what happened in the lives of others and what challenges they are going through if you view their situation from your personal standpoint. You can only […]
DON’T TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Rotterdam, Netherlands 10 September 2019 DON’T TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a train ride. This ride is one with a boarding station, but without a terminal. While on the train, everyone that boards and alights from the train merely has a form of […]
ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Brisbane, Australia 9 June 2019 ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH Master Jun Hong Lu: Speaking the truth and being a good person paradoxically comes with much toil as we may have to bear with the grievances, vexations and pain that arise. However, we should trust that living in the truth […]
HOW DO WE REMAIN OPTIMISTIC IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITIES?
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Los Angeles, USA 7 October 2018 HOW DO WE REMAIN OPTIMISTIC IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITIES? Master Jun Hong Lu: The importance of tolerance should be realised by every individual. When we do not mind being short-changed, we will be able to remain optimistic in the face of adversities. […]
BE COMPASSIONATE AND ALLOW OUR HEART TO BE LIKE THE SEA
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Brisbane, Australia 7 June 2019 BE COMPASSIONATE AND ALLOW OUR HEART TO BE LIKE THE SEA Master Jun Hong Lu: See the world through your eyes, and the world appears small; See the world through your heart, and you will find the world to be boundless. Treat others with […]
DO NOT TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Singapore 9 May 2019 DO NOT TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: Even a strong predestined relationship cannot survive if we are hasty and superficial; even the most profound love needs to be cherished to be sustained. When others are willing to act naive for us, please […]
THE BLESSING OF BEING A BUDDHIST
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Brisbane, Australia 7 June 2019 THE BLESSING OF BEING A BUDDHIST Master Jun Hong Lu: Why are Buddhist practitioners less likely to violate the law or make mistakes? This is because we understand that there will be a retributive effect for every cause that we sow. Why […]
DO NOT INSTINCTIVELY DEFINE THE MORAL CONDUCT OF OTHERS
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 30 December 2018 DO NOT INSTINCTIVELY DEFINE THE MORAL CONDUCT OF OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: Always remember the good and not the bad of others. Do not define other’s moral character based on some insignificant incidences. We should know that everyone has their own set […]
CRITICISE AND YOU SHALL BE CRITICISED
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Macau 14 February 2016 CRITICISE AND YOU SHALL BE CRITICISED Master Jun Hong Lu: The more people that you dislike, the more you will be disliked by others; just as an overly critical person will always find himself to be a common target for criticisms.
DO NOT PURSUE FAME AND MATERIAL WEALTH
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Penang, Malaysia 15 April 2017 DO NOT PURSUE FAME AND MATERIAL WEALTH Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we should not pursue worldly desires like fame, material wealth and pleasure of enjoyment. Think about it, if you bite into a rotten apple plucked from a tree, you will […]
SHOW GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED US, SHOW FORGIVENESS TO THOSE WHO HAVE HURT US
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Brisbane, Australia 7 June 2019 SHOW GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED US, SHOW FORGIVENESS TO THOSE WHO HAVE HURT US Master Jun Hong Lu: In the hustle and bustle of mundane life, troubles are incessant. As Buddhist practitioners, it is wise to always show gratitude towards […]
Words of Wisdom | Our Character
Our character determines how well we practise Buddhism and enlighten others. Our wisdom determines how well we turn ourselves into decent people and propagate Buddhism. Our virtues determine how well we build and maintain interpersonal relationships. When we face everyone and everything in life with compassion and wisdom, we find ourselves more open and free. […]
Words of Wisdom | Let Go Of Bottomless Desire
We as Buddhist practitioners should learn to let go of our bottomless desire for materialistic enjoyment, otherwise we will harm our minds. If we can let go of our desire for materialistic enjoyment, we will be able to bring our mental and spiritual well-being to perfection. 学佛人要学会放下对物质无穷的欲望， 否则会伤害自己的心灵， 如果能够放下对物质的欲望， 就会完善人的心灵世界。 – Master Jun Hong […]
Words of Wisdom | Happiness
Happiness is not defined by our wealth or our status, but by how we choose to live our lives. Only when we are not entangled in the pursuit of fame and wealth will we truly be liberated. A liberated life is a life truly worth living. 人生的快乐与否、幸福与否，不在于拥有多少钱、在什么位置，而是在于怎样活着。不被人间的名利缠绕， 你的生活才会真正的解脱， 拥有解脱的生活，才会拥有真正的人生。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, […]
Words of Wisdom | With Desire Comes Disappointment
A wise person has no desire. With desire comes disappointment. If we indulge ourselves in disappointment, we will lose hope in the end. As such, we should not have any expectations in the first place. Expectation will only lead to more disappointment. 有智慧的人就没有欲望， 有欲望就会有失望。如果一个人整天活在失望中，他就会绝望，所以我连盼望都不要，因为有了盼望就会有更多的失望。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 1 […]
Words of Wisdom | Take A Good Look
We should take a good look at this world and see it clearly. If there are still things that we cannot make peace with, it means we do not have enough compassion. If there are still people that we look down upon, it means we are not wise enough. If we are still occupied by […]
Words of Wisdom | Be Enlightened
We are capable of being enlightened if we discover our faults. We begin to be enlightened if we correct our faults. We will awaken if we discover all our mistakes. We will be thoroughly enlightened if we correct all our mistakes. 一个人发现自己的错误是悟性， 改正自己的错误是开悟， 发现自己所有的错误是醒悟， 改正自己全部的错误是彻悟。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume […]
