Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 13 | Bound by Karmic Obstructions, Let Go and Find Liberation

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Chinese culture, much like the teachings of Bodhisattvas, emphasises filial respect and rules of propriety. Bodhisattvas instruct us, sentient beings, to honour our elders, treating those older than ourselves as if they were our own parents. Confucianism also emphasises filial respect, underscoring its connection with Buddhism. This shared principle is a key reason why Buddhism […]

Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 12 | Elevating Spiritual States through the Six Sense Bases and Six Sense Objects

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Today, I will delve into the concepts of the “six sense bases” and “six sense objects”(“six dusts”) in Buddhism. The “six sense bases” refer to the “eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind”; the “six sense objects” refer to “forms, sounds, odours, tastes, tactile objects, and mental phenomena”. As many of you will recognise, these […]

Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 11 | Beyond Ordinary Happiness: The Joy of Dharma

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Today, I’d like to discuss two ideas: ‘wealth adorning the home’ and ‘virtue nourishing the body’. While wealth may grant our homes grandeur, it can’t guarantee health. This is what I mean by ‘wealth adorning the home.’ Indeed, it’s only through virtue that a person can achieve physical and mental wellness, which is referred to as […]

Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 10 | Eliminating Karmic Obstructions, Returning to the Origin, and Breaking Free from the Cycle of Rebirth

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Next, I will elucidate the process of clearing karmic obstructions. Due to karmic deeds enacted through our confused six sense bases, humans inevitably face rebirth. The karmic obstructions I refer to are those that have already seeped into your consciousness. For instance, wrongdoings tend to be remembered and not easily forgotten. If you’ve been wronged, […]

Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 9 | The Process of Practising the Wondrous Buddha-Dharma

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As you promote Buddha-dharma, remember to regard yourself as a genuine disciple of the Buddha; this is a reflection of your faith in the Buddhist teachings. If you do not see yourself as a disciple of the Buddha in this endeavour, your attempts to propagate the Buddha-dharma will surely fail. Upon truly embracing your identity […]

AMITABHA BUDDHA’S WORDS OF ADVICE TO BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS OF GUAN YIN CITTA DHARMA DOOR

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AMITABHA BUDDHA’S WORDS OF ADVICE TO BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS OF GUAN YIN CITTA DHARMA DOOR Question: On 20 September 2020, from the vast emptiness came the voice of a Dharma Protector, “I’ve been summoned by Amitabha Buddha of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to be here to greet you, the Heavenly Child. May the […]

WHAT IS THE TRUTH TAUGHT BY THE BUDDHA?

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WHAT IS THE TRUTH TAUGHT BY THE BUDDHA? Caller: On the Laba Festival (the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month), which is also Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, while offering an incense, a disciple received some messages from Guan Yin Bodhisattva. Allow me to read it out: “Today is the auspicious Enlightenment Day of the […]

FOR 49 YEARS, THE BUDDHA USED EXPEDIENT MEANS TO SPREAD THE DHARMA, TEACHING THE ‘BLINDED’ MASSES TO OBSERVE THE TRUTH OF THE UNIVERSE

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FOR 49 YEARS, THE BUDDHA USED EXPEDIENT MEANS TO SPREAD THE DHARMA, TEACHING THE ‘BLINDED’ MASSES TO OBSERVE THE TRUTH OF THE UNIVERSE Master Jun Hong Lu: We can draw parallels between Shakyamuni Buddha observing the universe and a person with normal vision observing an elephant, while the approach taken by the science field is […]

IT IS OUR RELENTLESS EFFORT THAT MAKES CULTIVATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND PERFECTION IN SPIRITUAL PRACTICE POSSIBLE

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IT IS OUR RELENTLESS EFFORT THAT MAKES CULTIVATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND PERFECTION IN SPIRITUAL PRACTICE POSSIBLE Question: During His time in the human realm, the Lord Buddha practised extreme asceticism for more than 10 years and yet, He failed to come to any spiritual awakening. However, when He meditated with His eyes shut under a Bodhi […]

SAMANTABHADRA BODHISATTVA’S NINTH GREAT VOW: CONSTANTLY ACCEDING TO THE NEEDS OF ALL SENTIENT BEINGS

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SAMANTABHADRA BODHISATTVA’S NINTH GREAT VOW: CONSTANTLY ACCEDING TO THE NEEDS OF ALL SENTIENT BEINGS Master Jun Hong Lu: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva‘s ninth great vow is ‘To constantly comply with the needs of sentient beings’. Think about it, there are no alternative means other than complying with sentient beings, be it in our Buddhism practice, conducting ourselves […]

IT IS BEST TO USE DATE OF OFFERING ON THE SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO)

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IT IS BEST TO USE DATE OF OFFERING ON THE SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) Caller: For the Self-Cultivation Record Form of LIFO, should we fill in the date when we complete our recitation or the date of offering? Master Jun Hong Lu: It is best to write the date […]

PRAYER REQUEST WHEN OFFERING THE SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO)

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PRAYER REQUEST WHEN OFFERING THE SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORM OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) An Enquiry to Secretariat of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door, 12 September 2015 at 11:39 Dear staff, How should we state our prayer when offering the Self-Cultivation Record Form of the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO)? ———————————————————————————————– Reply from Secretariat: […]

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LITTLE HOUSES OFFERED DURING WINTER SOLSTICE AND THOSE OFFERED ON REGULAR DAYS?

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IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LITTLE HOUSES OFFERED DURING WINTER SOLSTICE AND THOSE OFFERED ON REGULAR DAYS? Caller: A fellow Buddhist practitioner is interested to find out whether there is a difference between Little Houses offered to the deceased on Winter Solstice and those offered on regular days. Master Jun Hong Lu: Of course there […]

IT IS BEST TO START OFFERING LITTLE HOUSES A WEEK BEFORE WINTER SOLSTICE TO THE ACTUAL DAY

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IT IS BEST TO START OFFERING LITTLE HOUSES A WEEK BEFORE WINTER SOLSTICE TO THE ACTUAL DAY Question: Master has previously mentioned that one should offer 49 Little Houses to his karmic creditor during the Winter Solstice period. Is there a specific timeframe to start reciting and offering these Little Houses? Answer: You should start […]

IT IS BEST TO OFFER MORE THAN 49 LITTLE HOUSES TO YOUR KARMIC CREDITORS DURING THE WINTER SOLSTICE PERIOD

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IT IS BEST TO OFFER MORE THAN 49 LITTLE HOUSES TO YOUR KARMIC CREDITORS DURING THE WINTER SOLSTICE PERIOD Caller: Master, typically how many Little Houses should we offer to our karmic creditors during the Winter Solstice period? Master Jun Hong Lu: It’s best to offer more than 49 Little Houses. Caller: Alright, Master. Thank […]