Those who know the purpose of life are admirable; those who do not will not be respected. To change is the only path forward. Only when one understands nature can they live with ease. 有觉悟叫潇洒，没觉悟叫傻笑。 改变是唯一的一条路， 了解自然，才能自在生活。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Acting in accordance with karmic conditions is wisdom; it is the spiritual foundation. One is free if they understand what is meant by acting in accordance with karmic conditions, otherwise they are fettered by attachments. 随缘是智慧，随缘是根基， 想通了随缘叫自由； 想不通随缘叫执着。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Buddhist monastics are role models, and the Buddha Dharma is power. One must have an open and upright character to possess a luminous mind. 僧人就是榜样，佛法就是力量， 一个人活在阳光之上，才能光明磊落。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Only through self-awakening can one arrive at self-realisation. We must first perceive that we are becoming awakened before we can have the potential for enlightenment, which will eventually lead to the realisation that even our eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind are empty by nature. 自觉才能自悟， 要自己先觉得开悟，才会有悟性， 悟性到最后连眼耳鼻舌身意都是虚空。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words […]
Open your minds and hearts, do not close them. Accept all karmic retributions that come from society, energy, spiritual life, and everything that we have done. 心灵必须开放，不能关闭， 要接受社会、能量、慧命， 及自己所做的一切因果报应。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Those who cling to a false sense of pride are obsessed; they are caught up in the idea of ‘self ’. No one can cultivate themselves effectively if they are self-centred. Only by completely eliminating the notion of self and knowing that nothing exists can one let go of attachments. 死要面子就是执着，就是有我相， 只要以我为中心，肯定修不好。 只有去除我相，一切都不存在， 才能放下执着。 – […]
In the Age of Dharma Decline, all people are becoming selfish and unable to tolerate others. Only Bodhisattvas are able to tolerate us, and so we must learn from them. 末法时期每个人都自私， 不能容忍别人， 只有菩萨能容忍我们， 所以我们一定要好好学菩萨。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
In the Age of Dharma Decline, the elements of the social fabric are changing, and no family is happy. Negative affinities abound, while positive affinities are few. People must constantly perform good deeds to become kind and improve themselves. 末法时期，分子结构发生着变化， 没有一个家庭是幸福的， 恶缘太多，善缘就少。 常行善，得改善。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Obtain salvation from your past through repentance, obtain salvation in your present through practising vegetarianism, and obtain salvation for your future through performing recitations. 忏悔救度自己的过去， 吃素救度自己的现在， 念经救度自己的未来。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
When one has Zen within their heart, they can practise Zen anywhere. When one has the Buddha in their heart, they see Buddha Dharma in everything. 心中有禅，处处是禅房； 心中有佛，处处是佛道。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Speak of Dharma happily, and speak of the Way of Zen cheerfully. Whenever possible, help sentient beings to awaken and discuss the path to enlightenment. 快乐讲佛法，开心说禅道， 随缘度众谈悟道。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
When practising Buddhism, one must guard against obsession. When reciting Buddhist scriptures, one must not fall asleep. It is important to be neither arrogant, nor overly humble; to live life and cultivate the mind in accordance with karmic conditions, and to act in accordance with karmic conditions in all matters. With regard to the notion […]
Our hearts must be as bright as the sun and as clean as water. We must see through the impermanence of life, let go of unending wandering thoughts, and progress with consistent diligence and determination so we can always be young at heart. 心如太阳灿烂，心如水一样干净， 人生无常要看破，杂念不断要放下， 精进努力不放松，常做人间不老翁。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of […]
Those who are unable to liberate themselves from their afflictions are not fully awakened. Any solution that one can think of to achieve liberation should be regarded as an expedient and wondrous measure. 不能解脱自己，就是觉悟不够； 想出各种方法来解脱，就是妙法。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
For all matters in this world, it is important to smile when one understands them. This is called ‘looking at your life with a smile’. If one cannot comprehend things, they will feel troubled and worried. This is called ‘affliction with no end’. 世界上任何事情， 看懂了就笑了，叫笑看人生； 看不懂就烦了，叫烦恼不断。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom […]
As Buddhist practitioners make such lofty vows before Bodhisattvas, how can they face those Bodhisattvas if they are unwilling to correct their own deep rooted bad habits? 学佛修心的人， 在菩萨面前许了那么大的愿， 但不愿改变自己身上的劣根性， 对得起菩萨吗？ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
When seeing anything, one needs to help others; when hearing anything, one must benefit others; when considering anything, one must practise kindness. This is how people can make progress. 看一眼，要帮助别人； 听一句，要能利益别人； 想一个问题，要善良，才能进步。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
People in their twilight years develop a fear of many things. When people are consumed by inner fear, they have no way of escaping from affliction. 人到晚年什么都怕，就是恐惧； 内心恐惧，会使你无法脱离烦恼。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Life is impermanent and the sea of suffering has no bounds. We must elevate our spiritual level, let go of our attachments, and break away. 人生无常，苦海无边； 境界要提高，必须放下，必须脱离。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
To be awakened is to spare no effort to perform meritorious and virtuous deeds without being supervised, directed or compelled. Those who are not awakened are generally of inferior quality. 觉悟是自己想尽办法来做功德， 不是被人看着、管着、逼着。 如果不觉悟的人，素质就会很差。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
In the current era, learning Buddhism depends on the awakening of the self. The Buddha is the awakened one, an awakened sentient being. How can a practitioner transcend the six realms of existence if they fail to be self awakened? Only by attaining spiritual transcendence can the mortal be transformed into the divine. 现在学佛靠自觉， […]
Freedom has boundaries; only when it is based on a foundation of spiritual awakening can one enjoy a true sense of freedom and the beauty of nature. 自由是有界限的， 是在觉悟的基础上， 才能享受到自由的心态 及美好的大自然。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
A wise person has great inner substance. Those who desire wisdom must take a moment to let their mind settle. In doing so, they can attain clarity and purity of thought. 有智慧的人，就会有内涵， 想有智慧就需要沉淀； 沉淀下来才能清净，才能纯洁。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Growth is inevitable, whereas the attainment of enlightenment is essential. 成长是必然的，开悟是必须的。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Buddha-nature is a manifestation of one’s own nature. 佛性，是本性的一种流露。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Willpower is of paramount importance. It arises from the power of your vow. 意志很重要，意志是由愿力而来！ Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Cause and effect is something quite terrifying. The cause is like a fuse, and the effect is like a landmine. As soon as you touch the cause, you trigger the effect. 因果是一个非常可怕的东西。因像导火线，果像是地雷。一碰因，果就炸。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
High spirituality is the fruit of enlightenment. 境界是开悟的果。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Cultivating the mind is a process of fighting against one’s negative karma. 修心， 就是和自己业障作斗争的一个过程。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Life is indeed impermanent. Regret cannot bring back the past. It is only by repentance that we may regain lost years. 人生真的无常， 后悔不能买来过去时光， 忏悔才能换回失去的年华。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
