We must transform the very root of birth and death. That root is greed, anger, and ignorance—the “three poisons” of craving, hatred, and delusion. To transcend birth and death, we must rely on faith, vows, and practice. In other words, we must believe, make firm vows, and act to correct ourselves—only then can we be […]

Next, let me talk about ignorance. Ignorance doesn’t mean a lack of education. A person may be called ignorant yet have read many books—but that doesn’t make them wise. No matter how much they’ve studied, it doesn’t mean they’ve cultivated well or reached a high spiritual state. Conversely, someone who seems ignorant isn’t necessarily uneducated. Ignorance means fixating on one tiny detail while missing the bigger picture. What do I mean […]

What you experience in this world—the material things you receive—are actually just shadows. The deeds you performed in past lives are like reflections cast into this life. They are neither higher nor lower; they appear exactly according to what you’ve done before. However you acted in the past, that is the shadow you see now. Shadows may appear larger […]

Our bodies are “composite and illusory.” What does that mean? This body of ours is a temporary union of the Five Elements—earth, water, fire, wind, and space. Ask a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine or a scientist studying the human body: essentially, our body is nothing more than a combination of these elements. When we die, they […]

As Qingming approaches, spiritual beings become especially active, moving about everywhere. If you’re not vigilant and don’t cultivate properly, you’ll quickly invite trouble and misfortune. Matters of the spirit world are very serious—they’re no joking matter. Once a spirit takes hold of you, you become like someone suffering from mental illness, completely controlled by that spirit. Today, I want to talk about “non-offence […]

Practising Buddhism isn’t easy—it requires making your mind harmonious. This means living in a way that aligns with your conscience, staying true to your sense of morality. That is harmony. You need both tolerance and harmony in your heart, always keeping sentient beings in mind and considering what they are experiencing. This is called “taking […]

My talk today is on liberation. If a person wishes to attain liberation, they must possess good roots. Here, I’ll add two more words: “all roots.” What does “all roots” mean? It means all the necessary foundations must be present. You must have a conscience, wisdom, good roots, and a kind heart—you need all of […]

Elevating your spiritual state allows you to free yourself from suffering. A person who can understand and see through everything clearly will not be burdened by pain. Suffering arises when you can’t make sense of things—when afflictions take hold of your heart. If nothing troubles you, if you can let go and see things with […]

Eliminate all defilements from your body and restore your true Tathagata-nature. The Tathagata resides within your own heart—the Tathagata Buddha is your own Buddha. When you visit a temple, you’ll notice that the faces of the Tathagata Buddhas are all the same. Similarly, when you eventually reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and […]

Where do merit and virtue come from? Is it just about donating a bit of money? You need to get the concept straight. I’ve shared a story with you before: long ago, a poor woman gave the little savings she had to a temple. The abbot came out to meet her, treated her with great […]

The better your cultivation, the more demons you will encounter. That’s why, in practising Buddhism and cultivating the mind, you must be diligent. Think of it like climbing a mountain: when you’re low down, it’s easy to head back; but the higher you climb, the more focused you need to be, and the more dangerous […]

We shouldn’t have to suffer the cycle of rebirth (samsara)—it is truly bitter. I’m telling you this: even while we’re alive in this world, we can already taste what samsara is like. Let me give you a few examples. Take someone who once had terrible stomach pain. When he was young, he took a lot […]

Let me now share the second point with you. The karmic retribution for using harsh speech and verbal abuse actually follows a cyclical pattern. Many people curse or scold others, and because the karmic consequence hasn’t yet ripened, they don’t experience retribution straight away. When someone is being verbally abusive, others might say, “You’ll definitely […]

I hope everyone takes responsibility for what you’re meant to do. As you cultivate the mind and recite sutras, you should be clear about your purpose — it is to accumulate merit and virtue. Reflect on how you’ve spent your time today: have your efforts contributed to accumulating merit and virtue? Many people find that […]

Practising Buddhism requires firm faith. Faith is absolutely essential in Buddhist practice. If someone lacks strong faith and conviction, they won’t be able to succeed. Practising one day and giving up the next—how could anyone like that expect to make progress? Moreover, when it comes to spreading the Buddha-dharma, one must uphold righteousness in order […]

Let me share with you what Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door is about. In this Age of Dharma Decline, Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door is one of the most effective Dharma Doors. Let me tell you now—Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door is about purifying the mind, freeing oneself from suffering and attaining happiness, transcending afflictions, […]

In reality, a person with a good conscience doesn’t need to practise forbearance. Why? Because someone with a good conscience has nothing to endure. If you haven’t harmed anyone, would you feel upset when someone scolds you? In fact, the need to “forbear and be diligent” suggests there’s already something wrong. You might be enduring […]

I’m now working in a way that goes beyond ordinary thinking. When I guide and help awaken people, and someone comes in with a big ego, I use skilful methods to counsel them. For example, when someone with an appointment enters my office and I perform a Totem reading, I can immediately see that they’ve […]

Next, I’d like to talk to you about the Three Obstacles. What are the Three Obstacles? They are: the obstacle of affliction, the obstacle of karma, and the obstacle of retribution. So, what is affliction? It’s ignorance—not understanding, being confused. Because you don’t understand, you become confused, and then afflictions arise. If you can’t see things […]

[Editor’s Note from the Secretariat of Australia Oriental Radio] This teaching was originally a transcript of a lesson that Master Lu gave to his disciples and was compiled for internal reference. At the time, some of the content was intended exclusively for disciples and not for public distribution. However, when the draft was submitted for Master […]

Today, I’m going to talk to you about making great vows. A person’s vow power is very important. So, what is vow power? It’s the driving force behind the things you aspire to achieve—the energy that helps turn your intentions into reality. Whether someone’s vow power is strong depends on the strength, determination, and perseverance […]

The substance and “name and appearance”. For example, I currently have a real, tangible body, and the name “Jun Hong Lu.” In reality, that name is simply a representation of your Dharma appearance. The name “Guan Zi Zai Bodhisattva” is also just a representation of that appearance. When someone is able to perceive the true […]

Today, I want to talk about how good and evil are measured in Buddhism. In the human world, the standard is simple: doing good deeds makes you a good person, and doing bad deeds makes you a bad person. But in Buddhism, the standard is much higher: anything done for oneself is considered unwholesome, while […]

Greed, anger, ignorance, arrogance and doubt—most people are already familiar with the “three poisons” of greed, anger and ignorance, so I won’t elaborate on those. But what is arrogance? Arrogance means pride, a sense of superiority or looking down on others. A lack of diligence is also a kind of arrogance. And doubt—having a suspicious, […]

The term “wisdom and rationality” combines two essential aspects: “rationality”, which represents a person’s true nature, and “wisdom”, which is already embedded within that nature. Your true nature inherently contains wisdom—this is what I always teach you about “nature”, referring to your true nature and original spirit. When rationality and wisdom merge, this is true […]

The misfortunes imposed on us by fate can still be avoided. Why is this possible? Because through our application of the Buddha-dharma and our own potential for enlightenment, we can avoid the misfortunes that fate brings us. However, misfortunes that we bring upon ourselves have no path to redemption. This means that if we create […]

I’ve told you before—this planet is constantly falling ill. Whether you acknowledge it or not, whether you believe it or not, it doesn’t change reality. Think about it—how often does it show “symptoms”? Every few days, there’s a disaster here, a crisis there. It’s just like a person whose body starts breaking down—one problem arises, […]

I recently came across a story online from an overseas Buddhist friend. She mentioned that she hadn’t had her period for over 70 days. I advised her to recite a few Little Houses. Shortly after she burned them, everything returned to normal, and she was overjoyed. There are many stories like this, where people experience […]

What is a Buddha? What is a demon? Buddha and demon are closely connected. For example, think of a clock. When the hands of the clock are correctly aligned and keep accurate time, that represents the Buddha. But if you stray while cultivating your mind, it’s like the clock no longer keeps proper time—it’s either […]