Every person and thing in this world is part of the cycle of causes and consequences. Buddhists must transcend this cycle before they can ascend to the level of Bodhisattvahood. 世间任何人事都有因循， 学佛人要跳出这种因循， 才能成就菩萨果位。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Any love that causes no grief or vexation to others is a noble form of love. 任何不让别人产生烦恼的爱， 就是高尚的爱。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
To be great, one must sacrifice themselves to save others. Self sacrifice is truly noble. 人要伟大，要舍己救人； 舍己，才是真正的伟大。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
One must cultivate themselves constantly; only then can they smoothly sail through when the time of reckoning arrives. One has succeeded in cultivating the karma of speech when they frequently praise others. 一个人要平时不断地修，到时才能顺理成章。 修口业修到能经常口吐莲花的人，就成功了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
To correct weaknesses is painful, and to cultivate the mind is difficult. As one lives, one must work to be a Bodhisattva and help sentient beings to become spiritually awakened. 改毛病是痛苦的，修心是艰难的， 活着就是要做菩萨，活着就要度众生。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Practising Buddhism and achieving Buddhahood requires cultivating the six Paramitas, which are the six paths to Buddhahood. Those who are able to continuously practise one Paramita well will be able to ascend to heaven, while those who can practise three Paramitas well will be able to become a Bodhisattva. 学佛、成佛要修六波罗蜜， 它是六条成佛的大道， 能一如继往地 做好一个波罗蜜就能上天， 做到三个波罗蜜就能成菩萨。 […]
A person must perform tasks befitting them. If they choose unsuitable tasks, they will only bring trouble upon themselves. 一个人要做适合自己的事情， 如果选择不适合自己事情去做， 就是给自己找麻烦。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
People must live with great care, as if treading on thin ice, to make successful accomplishments. 人要很当心地活着，如履薄冰，才能做好事情。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Buddhists must speak in a way that brings happiness to others and act in a way that warms the hearts of others. 学佛人：讲话要让人开心， 做人要让人暖心。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
If a Buddhist’s compassion is like water and their inner wisdom is like steel, strong as a boulder, they are a Vajra Bodhisattva. 学佛人要慈爱如水， 心智如刚，坚如磐石， 就是金刚菩萨。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Admitting wrongdoings is of exalted quality; repenting of wrongdoings is noble. 承认错误是高贵的， 忏悔错误是高尚的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Being able to correct one’s shortcomings is to have Prajna wisdom; knowing to repent begets Prajna wisdom. 能改自己的毛病，就是有般若； 懂忏悔，就会有智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Life is there for us to obtain understanding, to comprehend, and to realise greater insights. If understanding occurs quickly, it becomes sudden enlightenment, while if it occurs too slowly, errors will ensue. 人生要理解，要明白，要多感悟。 理解快，就成顿悟； 理解慢，就会失误。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Everything in the human realm is impermanent and we must not try to hold onto such things. Everything will pass and disappear into memories. To make the most of today is to live in the present. 人间一切无常不可留恋， 一切都会过去，都会消失在记忆当中， 把握今天才能活在当下！ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Those who aim to achieve enlightenment in one lifetime must first be diligent and strive to attain all six Paramitas. If they are not diligent, they cannot possibly practise all six Paramitas; thus, they are essentially making false speech. 一世修成的人，首先要精进， 六波罗蜜都要有。 如果不精进，根本不能行六度， 就是在打妄语。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
One can only become a Buddha when they consider themselves a Buddha. How can one possibly achieve Buddhahood without thinking of themselves as a Buddha? 把自己当成佛，才能成佛。 不把自己当成佛，如何成佛？ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Precepts give guidance on using rationality to fulfil our potential for enlightenment. Those who abide by the precepts will be respected by others. We must guard our inherent nature. 戒，就是用自己的理性 来完成自己的悟性。 守戒后会被别人尊敬， 要守住自己的本性。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
For those who wish to attain enlightenment in one lifetime, a pure and clean energy field is of vital importance. 想一世修成的人， 纯净的气场很重要。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Compassion is established on a foundation of right faith and right thought. It is to be directed towards sentient beings, not demons. 慈悲是建立在正信正念的基础上， 是用在众生身上， 不是用在魔性身上。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Learning Buddhism involves seeking ourselves in true emptiness; only then can we achieve the state of ‘neither self nor non-self’. 学佛在真空中寻找自我， 才能达到非我、非非我。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
The teachings of the Buddha are like the ocean; they are vast and boundless. One’s thoughts should not linger in this human realm. When one possesses positive energy, the mind and Dharma become one, and the mind and Buddha also become one. In emptiness there seems to be existence and non existence. When one becomes […]
The Master’s Dharma joy comes from seeing his disciples mature and progress. To the disciples, what matters most is their potential for enlightenment and their respect for the teacher and the Buddhist teachings. Do not indulge yourself in worldly enjoyments. Only by elevating your level of spirituality can you be free and let go of […]
Those who practise Buddhism and cultivate their minds must find the light in illusion and use the Dharma wisdom to walk out of the confusion and afflictions of the human realm. 修心学佛要做到，从虚幻中找寻光明， 用佛法的智慧走出人间的困惑和烦恼！ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Buddhists must act in accordance with the purity and kindness inherent in their nature; only then can they earn the compassion and blessings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. 学佛人要以本性的纯洁善良， 才能赢得佛菩萨的慈悲护佑。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
The term ‘Master’ (Shifu in Chinese, consisting of Shi ‘teacher’ and Fu ‘father’) can be construed as representing the role of ‘teacher’ coming first, while that of ‘father’ comes second. A teacher guides and illuminates the road ahead like a light, whereas a father cares for and tends to sentient beings. 关于师父的理解， 师在前，父在后； 师是指导前进道路的明灯， […]
To correct one’s faults is to have wisdom; learning to repent begets Prajna wisdom. 改正自己的毛病就是智慧， 懂得忏悔就有般若。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Buddhists who bring joy and cheer to others will have merit and virtue. 学佛人让别人开心法喜，你就有功德！ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
When you suffer, you must think of the brightness of tomorrow. When you succeed, you must keep a low profile and be humble. 当一个人吃苦时， 要想到光明就在明天； 当一个人获得成功时，要低调谦虚！ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Recalling the past is painful. When are memories not painful to revisit? 回忆是痛苦的， 哪一次回忆不是在痛苦自己呢？ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
Buddhist practitioners must understand that life is impermanent, longevity is impermanent, the mind is impermanent. 修行人要知道： 命无常、寿无常、心无常。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
