Wenda20160115 01:03:50 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) HOW SHOULD WE RESOLVE A CLASH WITH TAI SUI BODHISATTVA; ABOUT THE BODHISATTVAS WORSHIPPED BY GUAN YIN CITTA PRACTITIONERS Master Jun Hong Lu: Why do we pray to Tai Sui Bodhisattva? We should always pray to Tai Sui Bodhisattva, not only when we have a clash […]
WHAT IS TRUE TOLERANCE Master Jun Hong Lu: A tolerant person does not think of the need to exercise tolerance. Neither does a person who practises restraint, as their daily practice has thus been perfected. Just as with true meditative concentration, no concentration is involved, all efforts are thus empty. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting Melbourne, Australia 6 December 2019 (An Excerpt) REQUESTING OTHERS TO PERFORM LIFE LIBERATION ON OUR BEHALF Question: Master Lu, due to certain constraints, some overseas practitioners often request fellow practitioners in China to perform life liberation on their behalf. Therefore, it mainly encompasses the Giving of Wealth […]
Wenda20200712 06:07 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CAN WE PERFORM RECITATION WHILE DISPOSING THE ASHES OR CLEANING THE PLATE AFTER BURNING LITTLE HOUSES Caller: When disposing the ashes of Little House or cleaning the plate after burning Little Houses, can we perform our daily recitations or recite Little Houses? Master Jun Hong Lu: […]
NATURAL DISASTERS ARE THE RESULTS OF HUMAN DEEDS Master Jun Hong Lu: We all know that natural disasters and man-made disasters are constant. Everyone suffers three faults: greed, hatred and ignorance. Many have practised Buddhism and know the Three Poisons. But do we know the impact these Three Poisons have on our career, country and […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 132) 01 November 2016 THE CORRECT SITTING POSITION TO PERFORM RECITATIONS Question 5: Hi Master, is it alright to cross one’s ankles when seated to perform recitations? My mother has the tendency to do so during the course of her recitations. Answer 5: That’s not a problem at all. […]
Wenda20141003 10:02 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) RECITE GONG DE BAO SHAN SHEN ZHOU FOR PERFORMING THE GIVING OF DHARMA ONLINE Caller: Hello, Master Lu! Nowadays, most of our Buddhist practitioners perform the Giving of Dharma online, by sharing Master’s discourses on social media sites like WeChat, QQ, Weibo and so on. Can […]
THE OIL LAMP SHOULD BE PUT OUT WHEN ONE PERFORMS RECITATION WHILE DOING HOUSEHOLD CHORES Caller: I may be performing recitations while attending to the household chores such as doing the laundry or cooking at the time when the oil lamp and incense are lit. As these chores are not done in front of the […]
WHEN TO EXTINGUISH THE OIL LAMP Caller: I have a question regarding extinguishing the oil lamp. Master Lu has previously given multiple discourses on this topic, stating that when the person leaves, the oil lamp should be extinguished. However, some Buddhist friends interpret ‘leaving’ as exiting the house, while other Buddhist friends interpret it as […]
PURSUING A HIGHER STATE OF MIND IN LIFE Master Jun Hong Lu: We must begin from observing discipline, concentration and wisdom to eliminate the deep-rooted seeds of greed, hatred and ignorance in us. Buddhists understand these concepts. Discipline can eradicate greed, Concentration eradicates hatred, (when our mind is calm, there will be no hatred in […]
GOLDFISH IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR HOME AQUARIUMS Caller: Master Lu, may I ask, in terms of feng shui, is goldfish the only choice of fish for our home aquariums? Master Jun Hong Lu: Goldfish are good. They must be goldfish. You should try to avoid keeping other types of fish. Source: Wenda20120817 24:59, Master […]
SETTING UP BUDDHIST ALTARS FOR OTHERS WILL ACCUMULATE ENORMOUS MERITS Question: Setting up Buddhist altars for others can accumulate significant meritorious blessings; does it encompass the Giving of Wealth, Dharma and Fearlessness? Answer: If you make monetary contribution towards the costs of the Buddhist altar, it is considered a Giving of Wealth. As Buddhist altars […]
THE CONCEPTS OF THE TEMPORARY AND PERPETUAL Master Jun Hong Lu: Buddhist practitioners must understand this: wealth is only your friend for a moment, but a friend is a form of everlasting wealth; glory only grants you honour for a moment, but helping others is the true foundation for honour; academic qualifications only grants you […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms Volume 10 Chapter 36 (An Excerpt) WE HAVE TO CULTIVATE TO UNCOVER OUR BUDDHA NATURE The virtuous deeds you performed in the human realm is known as ‘virtue of the mortal world’. It is considered worthless, unless it is coupled with an ‘understanding of one’s mind and […]
THE WEALTH CORNER OF A HOUSE Master Jun Hong Lu: I do not advocate praying for wealth; however, I will still share with you a few tips. Firstly, those who wish to accumulate wealth must be kind people, as money will not find its way to bad people; harmony begets wealth and prosperity, and the […]
Wenda20180909B 14:46 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHAT ARE CONSIDERED THE ACTS OF DHARMA GIVING? Caller: Master has always mentioned about the giving of Dharma, could you please elaborate what acts are considered Dharma Giving and the idea behind it? Master Jun Hong Lu: Helping others to awaken spiritually, isn’t that a form […]
HAVE UPRIGHT PRAYERS FOR GROUP STUDY OF BUDDHISM IN PLAIN TERMS Caller: Master Lu, when engaging in online group study of Buddhism In Plain Terms, some groups state the following prayer, “May the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva compassionately bless me, XXX. May I have right faith, right mindfulness, be correct and […]
An excerpt from 2OR Secretariat 4 Dec 2020 WINTER SOLSTICE 2020: QUANTITY OF LIFO AND LITTLE HOUSES THAT CAN BE RECITED • Recitation of the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO): Do not exceed 49 times (inclusive of daily homework) • Offering of the Little House for own karmic creditor and the deceased: Do not exceed […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms Volume 10 Chapter 36 (An Excerpt) VIRTUES THAT STEMS FROM OUR INHERENT NATURE Master Jun Hong Lu: Deeds performed after practising Buddhism are considered virtues. When you perform the deeds in the capacity of a Bodhisattva, it is entirely different from the concept of performing such deeds […]
HOW TO OBTAIN GOOD FORTUNE WITHIN THIS LIFETIME Caller: There is a proverb that goes, ‘If you want to know your past life, look at your present conditions. If you want to know your future life, look at your present actions’. We wish to perform more virtuous deeds in this world, but unfortunately, we are […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 57) 15 May 2013 CONQUER THE DEMON ON ONE’S BODY BY MAKING GREAT VOWS Question: A Buddhist practitioner has a weak constitution. He often experiences sweating and panic attacks in the middle of the night. It is so serious that he is unable to continue with his recitation and […]
Wenda20200925 07:02 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) CAN DAILY GIVING OF DHARMA BE CONSIDERED AS A GREAT VOW Caller: A Buddhist friend persists in online giving of Dharma daily. Is this considered as a great vow? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, but he has to specifically make the vow before performing online giving […]
THE POWER OF VOWS DERIVES FROM ONE’S SUFFERING AND ADVANCEMENT IN SPIRITUAL CULTIVATION Caller: The power of vows is the foundation for one to become a Bodhisattva or even attain Buddhahood. May I ask Master, where the power of vows derives from? Master Jun Hong Lu: The power of vows derives from suffering. The more […]
Wenda20201004 13:20 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) STATE AN ONE-OFF PRAYER REQUEST FOR LITTLE HOUSES OF DIFFERENT NATURE AND PROCEED TO RECITE THEREAFTER Caller: When I recite 10 Little Houses together, out of which, for example five are for self-reservation purpose (for future use), two are for the karmic creditor of “A”, and […]
Wenda20200614 01:16:38 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHEN MAKING VOW TO RECITE LITTLE HOUSES FOR OTHERS, IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAYING “I SHALL RECITE FOR SOMEONE” AND “I WILL HELP SOMEONE TO RECITE” Caller: When we make vow to offer Little Houses to the deceased, is it better to say, “I will […]
CAN ONE OFFER THE SAME TYPE OF INCENSE BUT WITH DIFFERENT LENGTH? Question: A fellow Buddhist has more time in the morning to perform recitation. Hence, she opts for incense that burns for 60-70 minutes. However, as she finishes work rather late in the evening, she has a relatively shorter time to offer the incense […]
THE CRUX OF DILIGENCE AND LEARNING BUDDHISM Master Jun Hong Lu: The crux of diligence lies not in speed, but in the strength of one’s faith and resolution. The crux of learning Buddhism also lies not in speed, but in whether one can fulfil their vows. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting, […]
COMPASSION IS THE ESSENCE OF FENG SHUI (风水) Master Jun Hong Lu: We need to understand that our heart is “feng” (风 – wind) and our luck is “shui” (水 – water). One who is able to accord with conditions is said to have “feng” (风) while one who cherishes good fortune is said to […]
OUR MIND SHOULD BE KEPT PURE Master Jun Hong Lu: The cultivation of mind and moral conduct is the only path to Buddhahood. But, how do you get down to doing it? You must elevate your state-of-mind. This is because you are not able to take along your physical body when passing on, neither your […]
DO NOT MAKE NOTES ON THE BUDDHISM IN PLAIN TERMS BOOK Question: I dreamed that I was holding a foldable card of the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance with a line of wordings written by me in black. I thought to myself, “Master Lu has mentioned before, it is alright to write notes in the Buddhism […]
