Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 32 | Embracing the Tathagata’s Heart, Practising Buddhism to Guide Sentient Beings, Skilfully Contemplating Causes and Conditions

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Today I will explain the concept of the “Tathāgata Heart”, and the meaning of “True Suchness Buddha”. The Tathāgata Heart is the true heart and mind of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. It contains profound meaning—the Tathāgata Heart is the “true Suchness heart”, the genuine heart and mind of the Suchness Buddha. The Tathāgata Heart represents truth, […]

Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 31 | From Human Form to Emanation Body: Mastering Your Own Soul in the Human Realm

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The master of the Saha World is essentially a Reward-body Buddha. If you can act as a master in this world, then you are either a Buddha or a Bodhisattva, possessing the ability to control all spiritual and material aspects of this realm. I’ve told you all before, my state of mind doesn’t change based on […]

Master Lu | Buddhism in Plain Terms | Volume 2 Chapter 30 | Gaining True Understanding of the Buddha Dharma, Becoming a Bodhisattva in the Human Realm

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Anyone who enters the Realms of Form and Formlessness is commonly called a “heavenly immortal”. Their spiritual level is exalted, and their meditative concentration is exceptionally profound. What does it mean to have profound concentration? It refers to their unwavering stability in both sitting and standing. In the Human Realm, a Bodhisattva demonstrates such composure that, […]

BE INCLINED TO KINDNESS

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BE INCLINED TO KINDNESS Master Jun Hong Lu: In this modern age, it is important that we incline to kindness and instil kindness into our hearts. Let your compassionate heart spring up, just like the way bamboo shoots sprout after a spring rain. Compassion can help gradually eliminate the karmic obstacles in our eighth consciousness. […]

TRANSFORMING NEGATIVE AFFINITY WITH A KIND HEART

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TRANSFORMING NEGATIVE AFFINITY WITH A KIND HEART Master Jun Hong Lu: The Buddha once said, “Even if it’s for a thousand kalpas, the deeds we commit would never fade, Comes the day we meet with our fate, suffering is certain as karma awaits”. When interacting with our friends, we must be mindful of our words […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE

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THE IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE The Buddha of Sandalwood Merit gave the following discourse: “As one of the ancient Buddhas in the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO), I wish to advise all of you to adopt a serious attitude towards the recitation of LIFO and to repent often. This is because the effects from the recitation […]

KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE LIKE EXPLOSIVES

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KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE LIKE EXPLOSIVES Caller: A fellow Buddhist practitioner rarely has nightmares. As a result, he rarely recites Little Houses for himself. Can Master explain whether in such cases his karmic obstacles will still accumulate to a point and erupt one day? Master Jun Hong Lu: Of course! If it keeps accumulating and reaches […]

HOW RETRIBUTION FOR MINOR KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE EFFECTUATED?

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HOW RETRIBUTION FOR MINOR KARMIC OBSTACLES ARE EFFECTUATED? Caller: Karmic obstacles can either be eliminated through recitation of Buddhist scriptures or natural effectuation. What about those minor karmic obstacles, would Dharma Protectors make an advance arrangement to have them effectuated? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, this may happen. A minor karmic obstacle would be, for […]

WHY IS EMBEZZLEMENT THE TICKET TO HELL? DOES PREVENTING OTHERS FROM MAKING ILLICIT GAIN GENERATE MERITS?

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WHY IS EMBEZZLEMENT THE TICKET TO HELL? DOES PREVENTING OTHERS FROM MAKING ILLICIT GAIN GENERATE MERITS? Caller: Why is embezzlement the ticket to hell? Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s simple. This is because you are amassing illicit wealth in the name of Bodhisattva! These days, there are many people who want to undertake the operations […]

SUDDEN DEATH AND DESCENDING INTO HELL: RETRIBUTION OF USING DHARMA PROPAGATION AS A PRETEXT TO DEFRAUD FELLOW PRACTITIONERS’ MONEY MEANT FOR LIFE LIBERATION

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SUDDEN DEATH AND DESCENDING INTO HELL: RETRIBUTION OF USING DHARMA PROPAGATION AS A PRETEXT TO DEFRAUD FELLOW PRACTITIONERS’ MONEY MEANT FOR LIFE LIBERATION The King of Hell pointed at a male offender on the left and said, “Confess honestly”. The male offender said, “I was not from [country name] but was brought by the underworld […]

PRACTISE VERBAL TOLERANCE

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PRACTISE VERBAL TOLERANCE Master Jun Hong Lu: Those who are gracious and broad-minded are able to take in all sorts of remarks, be it kind or harsh; their modesty allows them to be open to the opinions and suggestions of others. Such a person will also let others finish saying their piece. This demonstrates their […]

MONETARY DONATION SHOULD BE VOLUNTARY AND ACCORD WITH CONDITIONS; SOLICITATION OF FUND IS PROHIBITED

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MONETARY DONATION SHOULD BE VOLUNTARY AND ACCORD WITH CONDITIONS; SOLICITATION OF FUND IS PROHIBITED Caller: Before attending the 1st May dharma convention, I was somewhat more focused on ways to propagate Buddhism as well as the number of people with whom I could share the dharma. However, after the dharma convention, I feel that I have […]

WHAT KIND OF SPEECH KARMA WOULD RESULT IN FALLEN LOTUS PEDESTALS IN HEAVEN?

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WHAT KIND OF SPEECH KARMA WOULD RESULT IN FALLEN LOTUS PEDESTALS IN HEAVEN? Caller: Hi Master, in some totem programs, you caution about the dire conditions of the lotus pedestals of Buddhist practitioners, who have committed negative karma of speech. In some cases, their lotus pedestals have fallen from heaven. Under what circumstances would negative […]

IS FORWARDING ALERT ON DECEPTIVE SCHEMES CONSIDERED AN ACTION THAT INTERVENES WITH THE WORKINGS OF KARMA?

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IS FORWARDING ALERT ON DECEPTIVE SCHEMES CONSIDERED AN ACTION THAT INTERVENES WITH THE WORKINGS OF KARMA? Caller: It’s common to observe an online social norm where people disseminate information to forewarn others of deceptive schemes, etc. For example, information cautioning people against scams or child abductions. We do pass on such information to those around […]