Be Patient When Answering Questions From Buddhist Friends; The Task Assigned to Each Volunteer Must Be Based on Their Unique Character

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BE PATIENT WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM BUDDHIST FRIENDS; THE TASK ASSIGNED TO EACH VOLUNTEER MUST BE BASED ON THEIR UNIQUE CHARACTER Caller: Some long-practising Buddhist practitioners seem to be taking a nonchalant attitude when handling questions raised by a new Buddhist practitioner. For some reason, they don’t seem to put themselves in others’ shoes and […]

Always Be Tolerant Towards Minor Mistakes Made by Volunteers

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ALWAYS BE TOLERANT TOWARDS MINOR MISTAKES MADE BY VOLUNTEERS Question: It’s not uncommon to find some volunteers incorporating personal opinions that do not adhere to Master’s advice when taking questions from Buddhist friends at the Practice Centre. Separately, there are also volunteers who habitually turn up late for their duty. After being reminded, they improve […]

Unity Should Be at the Top of Every Buddhist Practitioner’s Mind

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UNITY SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF EVERY BUDDHIST PRACTITIONER’S MIND Caller: The third rule of the “Code of Conduct for Disciples” states, “Disciples should respect each other and work hand in hand with the Master to propagate Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door. As disciples, you should help people become spiritually awakened, be free from […]

How To Deal With Various People at Guan Yin Hall?

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HOW TO DEAL WITH VARIOUS PEOPLE AT GUAN YIN HALL? Question: When managing administrative tasks at Guan Yin Hall within our practice group, how do we determine when to use worldly wisdom versus Buddhist principles? Being too stringent may stir up dissatisfaction among volunteers, while being overly compassionate may make it difficult to efficiently resolve […]

IT’S A BLESSING TO SERVE

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IT’S A BLESSING TO SERVE Master Jun Hong Lu: We should not be afraid to devote ourselves, whether on the path of spiritual cultivation or in helping others become spiritually awakened. In this day and age, many people will recoil at the thought of having to invest their energy or time. When you seek their […]

The Definition of Tolerance for Words, People and Matters

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THE DEFINITION OF TOLERANCE FOR WORDS, PEOPLE AND MATTERS Caller: Master has mentioned before that, there are three aspects of tolerance, namely the tolerance for words, people and matters. Would you please elaborate further, Master? Master Jun Hong Lu: ‘Tolerance for appearance’ is to be tolerant of others regardless of their physical appearance. Similarly, when […]

It Is Important To Repent; Repentance Helps To Mitigate Negative Karma and Elevate Our State of Mind

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IT IS IMPORTANT TO REPENT; REPENTANCE HELPS TO MITIGATE NEGATIVE KARMA AND ELEVATE OUR STATE OF MIND Caller: Master, I would like to seek repentance. I used to work in a hotel before I started practising Buddhism. Our main responsibilities included environmental monitoring and safeguarding the spare keys of the hotel. Whenever I was scheduled […]

How Do We Nurture a Compassionate Heart and Root Out Our Deep-Seated Bad Habits?

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HOW DO WE NURTURE A COMPASSIONATE HEART AND ROOT OUT OUR DEEP-SEATED BAD HABITS? Caller: Hi Master, there are people who can’t shed any emotional tears. What should these people do to nurture a heart of compassion? Would it help if they perform more life liberation and show more empathy towards others? Master Jun Hong […]

Prayer for Career Success, Etc. Through the Recitation of the Cundi Dharani Will Expend One’s Meritorious Blessings

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PRAYER FOR CAREER SUCCESS, ETC. THROUGH THE RECITATION OF THE CUNDI DHARANI WILL EXPEND ONE’S MERITORIOUS BLESSINGS Caller: Would one’s meritorious blessings be expended when reciting the Cundi Dharani to pray for career success or to fulfil one’s wishes? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, it would. When one prays for career success and when there […]

LEARNING DISORDER COULD BE DUE TO FOREIGN SPIRITS

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LEARNING DISORDER COULD BE DUE TO FOREIGN SPIRITS Caller: My child is a slow learner when it comes to her studies. What could be the reason? Master Jun Hong Lu: I have two questions for you. First, have you suffered any miscarriage before? Caller: Yes. For that, I have recited more than 200 Little Houses. […]

POSITIVE THOUGHTS CAN ENGENDER MERITS

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POSITIVE THOUGHTS CAN ENGENDER MERITS Master Jun Hong Lu: This is how a lot of Master’s meritorious blessings come from: I take pity on everyone that I cross paths with. All of you must learn to ‘halt’ and ‘contemplate’, that is to regularly reflect on yourself through the “eye of the mind” and forbid yourself […]

COMPASSION IS THE GOLDEN KEY THAT UNLOCKS ALL ‘DOORS’

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COMPASSION IS THE GOLDEN KEY THAT UNLOCKS ALL ‘DOORS’ Master Jun Hong Lu: At the spiritual level, one must cultivate compassion, as it is the golden key that unlocks all ‘doors’. Whenever you find yourself reluctant to adopt a vegetarian diet, try viewing animals through the lens of compassion – image the animal parts you […]

Cultivating a Heart of Forbearance

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CULTIVATING A HEART OF FORBEARANCE Master Jun Hong Lu: Buddhist practice is about cultivating one’s heart, a heart that can endure humiliation. Spiritual cultivation is about being able to remain patient even when you have been wronged. Mastering this will ensure a smooth-sailing career. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms, Volume 8 […]

Compassion Is the Condition for All Peace and Happiness in This World

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COMPASSION IS THE CONDITION FOR ALL PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN THIS WORLD Master Jun Hong Lu: People who are immensely compassionate possess the Buddha-nature. For example, when a person cultivates boundless compassion, their Buddha-nature will shine through. Conversely, the moment a person turns ruthless and commits wrongful acts, his Buddha-nature will be shrouded. The same can […]