RELY ON BODHISATTVA Master Jun Hong Lu: On the journey of learning Buddhism, only diligence can give you the greatest sense of security and bliss. On the journey of growth, only faith in Bodhisattva can serve as the greatest source of support, protection and blessings. Mountains may fall and people may fail you, but relying […]
A GRATEFUL HEART REKINDLES A COMPASSIONATE HEART Master Jun Hong Lu: One must understand that an unsurpassed mind of gratitude rekindles the compassion in us. Being grateful to others will allow you to have a good future. If you do not know the meaning of gratitude, you may develop hatred in your heart. Many people, […]
Wenda20190201 39:29 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) IS REPAYMENT OF KARMIC DEBT BASED ON A SPECIFIC TIME FRAME? Caller: Is there a specific time frame for repayment of karmic debts? For example, a karmic creditor may demand someone to repay the karmic debts over two years, causing him to fall ill. Regardless if […]
SEIZE THE DAY Master Jun Hong Lu: The present is our only resource; the present is our only opportunity. The most important thing for us to do is to forget the past and firmly seize the day. Diligently engage in spiritual cultivation, learning Buddhism, performing recitations and life liberation. That is the only way for […]
Wenda20121028A 53:25 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) HOW TO PRAY TO BODHISATTVA FOR GYNAECOLOGICAL DISORDERS Caller: I have two types of gynaecological disorders, can I pray to Bodhisattva to eliminate both my disorder sat one time or is it better to mention one by one? Master Jun Hong Lu: For gynaecological disorders, you […]
CHERISH OUR AFFINITIES WITH BUDDHISM AND CULTIVATE DILIGENTLY Master Jun Hong Lu: Time flies and it’s October already. Christmas and New Year are around the corner, I hope that everyone will develop more self-consciousness and be more disciplined, practise Buddhism diligently, and understand that being safe and well is a blessing in itself. Cherish your […]
AVOID LISTENING TO THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS WHILE LYING DOWN Question: It is said that if someone listens to the Buddha’s teachings while lying down, they will reincarnate as a snake in their next life. Is this true? Answer: If one makes it a habit to listen to the Buddha’s teachings while lying down (as this […]
Wenda20180615 43:41 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) (An excerpt) REPAYING KARMIC DEBTS THROUGH THE LITTLE HOUSE IS TEN TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN THROUGH PHYSICAL BODY Caller: Is there a ratio between the karmic debts that we could repay through the Little House and through the suffering of our physical body? How much karmic […]
Awaken our inner self with our innate nature. Correcting our shortcomings is a way of respecting ourselves. 用自己的本初来觉醒自己。 改掉自己的缺点就是尊重自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
A Buddhist practitioner makes no distinction between right and wrong, for there is only the law of cause and effect. 学佛人心中要没有是非，因为只有因果。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
A true Dharma propagator is one who guards themselves both internally and externally. Internally, they are sincere in propagating the Buddha’s teachings. Externally, they are virtuous in conduct, truthful in speech, and performs meritorious deeds in their effort to lead by example. Such is how they spread the Dharma and help sentient beings awaken spiritually. […]
What is compassion? Compassionate are those who can put themselves in other people’s shoes. 什么是慈悲？ 凡是能够站在别人角度为别人想的人就是慈悲。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
It’s only a matter of time before we have to let go, so why not choose to let go sooner in order to live a happier and more peaceful life? 与其总有一天要放下， 还不如早点把身上的包袱放下， 让心活得踏实一点，活得开心一点。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
The spiritual path to enlightenment is riddled with afflictions and obstacles. It is important that the enlightened guard their inherent Buddha nature. It takes the mind to overcome whatever hardship or calamity that comes our way. Only when one’s mind is devoid of thought can one be blessed with good fortune and longevity. 修心路上烦恼多，悟者自心守本源， 多劫多难心来化，心中无念福寿延。 […]
We will not achieve anything if we are not ready to give. Only when we give, do we gain. 一个人如果不能有所舍，必无所成； 要懂得舍，才能得。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Cultivating our minds is to change our state of mind; cultivating our behaviour is to change our behaviour. 修心就是修正自己的心态， 修行就是修正自己错误的行为。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
We are merely visitors in the world; such is the reality of life. 生命的真实性，就是人间过路客。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
An ever-burning lamp in our heart will illuminate the path to enlightenment. 心中的长明灯不熄，才能照亮彼岸之路。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Fortunes and misfortunes are vicissitudes of life. Being safe and well is a blessing which we should cherish at all times. Instil into ourselves a forgiving state of mind. This is the Buddha’s state of mind. 在人间每天会发生各种幸与不幸的事情， 平安就是福，平安时要懂得珍惜， 要培养善解的好心态，那就是佛的心态。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
We as Buddhist practitioners should cultivate the right faith and be cautious in making friends. Having too many acquaintances of varied quality may do us more harm than good. We should associate with worthy friends; the virtuous and the high-minded. We should nurture the Buddha nature in our hearts, be connected to positive affinities and […]
Only when we change ourselves can we let go; only when we cultivate our minds and practise Buddhism can we make this world a pure land. 改变自己才是放下， 修心学佛才能得人间净土。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Physical health is the biggest asset in life. If we suffer from ill health, we will live a wretched life even if we enjoy abundant wealth. Wealthy is one who is contented. The biggest victory we can achieve in life is to not be angry, or resentful. In doing so, no one can upset you. […]
A truly awakened person readily performs the act of giving. True spiritual awakening is understanding the truth of life. Only after we have nothing will we start having something. When someone has no afflictions, they start gaining wisdom. 真正的开悟是懂得舍得， 真正的开悟是理解。 无是获得有的基础。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
A person who is troubled by too many afflictions is devoid of wisdom. A person who is devoid of afflictions is full of wisdom. 一个没有智慧的人，因为他的烦恼太多； 一个没有烦恼的人，他的智慧一定是充裕的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Do not be perturbed by trivial gain and loss in this world; the wise man is someone who lets go of themselves. 不要太过于追求人间一点一滴的得失，放下自己才是智者。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
Being able to love others is a form of blessing. Being able to understand others is a form of wisdom. 能爱别人就是福，能理解别人就是慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
When one’s mind is scattered, one’s soul is distracted. When one’s mind is concentrated, one possesses wisdom. When someone’s mind becomes as calm and still as water, and free of the sense of right and wrong, they are no longer ordinary people. Their minds are undisturbed. This is the approach we should adopt to solve […]
A glass of water changes its colour and becomes undrinkable when it is stained by a drop of ink, whereas the ocean remains blue even when a drop of ink dissolves in it. Why is it so? It is because their capacity differs. Wheat spikes grow straight upwards when unripe, but they lower their tips […]
When we realise the true meaning of life, we are able to derive happiness from the minutest of things. When we understand the impermanence of life, we will be appreciative and happy. 人如果懂得生活的真谛， 就可以从一些微小的事情中获得快乐； 理解人生无常，就会珍惜和快乐。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3
One who knows how to be happy will not live a day without happiness. It is no use stamping one’s feet and beating one’s chest lamenting and moaning. Only when we understand the ever-changing mind can we identify people’s feelings and perceptions in relation to their surroundings. Remember that everything is made from the mind […]
