Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 75) 19 November 2015 PROPER HANDLING OF A FAULTY RECITATION TALLY COUNTER; IT IS FINE TO PLACE THE DEVICE IN THE PANTS POCKETS Question: Unaware that the recitation tally counter is a mini dharma instrument in the past, we had casually disposed of the device whenever one became faulty. […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting (Q&A Session) – Question 12 Tokyo, Japan 7 October 2016 THE RECITATION OF LITTLE HOUSE DEPENDS ON THE POWER OF VOW Question: Hi Master, does the recitation of Little Houses depend on the power of a person’s vow? Answer: Reciting the Buddhist scriptures is in itself a […]
Master Jun Hong Lu Buddhism In Plain Terms Volume 3 Chapter 1 (An Excerpt) DESIRE BREEDS SUFFERING Master Jun Hong Lu: Let me begin by analysing this saying, ‘desire breeds suffering’. The more desires one has, the more suffering one is bound to endure. I may desire for something today and was unable to obtain […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Taipei, Taiwan 4 October 2016 (An Excerpt) ASSESS FENG SHUI THROUGH THE EARS Master Jun Hong Lu: One can assess feng shui through the ears. When the sounds that you hear are delightful to the ears and extremely pleasant, the space that you are in has good […]
Wenda20190203B 05:59 (Master Jun Hong Lu call-in radio program) (An Excerpt) HOW TO BREAKTHROUGH IGNORANCE Caller: Master, how many types of ignorance that a person needs to eradicate? Master Jun Hong Lu: What do you think? The bad habits of a person are innumerable! 84,000! That is why we say there are 84,000 Dharma doors […]
Wenda20170127 37:06 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) (An Excerpt) DO NOT BE DISTRACTED AND MAKE ERRORS WHEN PERFORMING RECITATIONS; RECITE DHARANI TO PURIFY KARMA FROM SPEECH TO CORRECT RECITATION ERRORS Caller: When reciting Little Houses, is there a difference in the severity of karmic retributions between cases where one lacks the sincerity and […]
Wenda20200809 01:10:03 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) INCENSE AND OIL LAMPS MAY BE LIT WHEN PARTICIPATING IN ONLINE GROUP STUDY ON BUDDHISM FROM HOME Caller: Hello Master. When participating in online group study on Buddhism from home, can we offer incense and light the oil lamps on the Buddhist altar when there is […]
Wenda20190712 11:29 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DO NOT USE AMULET CARD WITH BODHISATTVA’S IMAGE AS A BOOKMARK Caller: Can we use an amulet card with the image of Guan Yin Bodhisattva as a bookmark for our Buddhism In Plain Terms book? Master Jun Hong Lu: It is inappropriate and disrespectful to do […]
4.1 Different styles of an altar 1）An open altar This is the recommended style. 2）An enclosed altar When conditions don’t allow, say, if the environment is messy or if the altar is close to the kitchen or a couple’s room due to limited space, it’s recommended to use an enclosed altar with a […]
8.3 Moving and Changing Altars Questions about changing altar Wenda 20120422B 41:53 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: The location of my current altar was advised by Master. It’s a small cabinet located in the living room. I’ve found this cabinet too short and it made me uncomfortable. I want […]
Wenda20200221 44:20 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) LEARN TO WALK THE MIDDLE PATH; ATTACHMENTS WILL ONLY BRING HARM UPON ONESELF Caller: Hi Master, could you please give me some advice? I feel honoured to be able to get through your line today. I really miss you, Master. Master Jun Hong Lu: You must […]
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8.2 How to Deal with Incense Boxes that have Bodhisattvas’ Image on them Wenda 20120629 01:18:19 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: My question is about paying respect to Bodhisattva. I offer sandalwood incense at home. But on the box, there are Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s images. I have around four […]
8.1. Regarding Lotus Lamps <On lotus lamps> Wenda 20161113A 39:22 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: Both practitioners X and Y are helping new practitioners set up an altar. X thinks that, unlike Bodhisattvas’ images, incense burners, cups, vases, and lotus lamps are optional. However, Y believes that the lotus […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
7.1 Tending Buddhist Instruments, the Offered Fruit and Fruit Trays Fruit should be washed and labels removed before offering. Wenda 20111225 01:01:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: Should we wash the fruit before offering them on the altar? Master Lu: Of course, it is a way to show respect […]
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 18 October 2019 WHAT YOU SOW MAY NOT BEAR FRUITS IMMEDIATELY Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, for every ‘Amitabha’ we recite, we are sowing the seed of kindness in us. However, it may not bear fruits immediately. It is the same when […]
