Offering one stick of incense symbolises wholeheartedness, faith and devotion to one Buddhist practice, while three sticks symbolise the respect to the Triple Gems – the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. 一支香代表一心一意，全心全意，一门精进。三支香代表供养佛、法、僧三宝。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
When someone tells a lie, deep down they know this is wrong. They have no compassion. 一个人讲妄语，没有心里底蕴，没有慈悲心。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Our minds need to achieve mutual understanding. We must have sentient beings in our hearts, which is what the Master always does. 人心都是互换的，心中要有众生，师父心中都是众生。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
If you do not perform meritorious deeds while others are doing so, the discrimination will be a cause of karmic obstacles. 大家都在做功德，你没去做，有差别就有业障。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Learn to be like the Master, who is clean at all times. 学师父做人，干干净净。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
It takes wholeheartedness and dedication to succeed in practising Buddhism. 只有全心全意，潜心修学，你才能成功。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Training our minds is a self-motivated endeavour, we cannot count on others to do this for us. To succeed, we have to be strong and determined. 修心全靠自己，靠不了别人，要有坚强的心，坚定的心。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Hardships make us diligent. How can one expect to make progress along the path of spiritual practice without diligence? 吃过苦的，才能生起精进心，没有精进心怎么修。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Curing patients is a doctor’s duty, just like spiritually awakening sentient beings is a Bodhisattva’s mission. 你是菩萨就要救人， 你是医生就要治病。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The spiritual path to enlightenment is like climbing a pagoda; the higher it gets, the steeper it becomes. This is why fewer and fewer practitioners are able to transcend beyond the human realm. Once we reach the top of the pagoda, however, we will have succeeded. 修得上去的人越来越少，就像宝塔一样，越高越难，修到塔顶就成功了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom […]
The Master’s mission in this human realm is to act as a Dharma Protector at times and to fight evil. We cannot attain Buddhahood without overcoming evil. This is why the Master never hesitates to point out our shortcomings and to purify the contamination in our minds and bodies, not a single shred of which […]
We should be like a pillar while our Buddhist friends are like the concrete which relies on the pillar to stay firm and strong. The Master wants us to possess the spiritual willpower of steel. 我们应该像根柱子，佛友是水泥，水泥需要柱子才能坚强挺拔，师父需要你们拥有的是心灵的钢筋。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Treat spiritually awakening sentient beings as your mission and helping others as your responsibility. Fill your hearts with loving-kindness and compassion. 要以救度众生为己任，以帮助别人为责任。慈悲为怀。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Only true cultivation will advance your spiritual development, failing which, your spiritual life would be at stake. 修行就是要真修，只有真修才修得出境界，否则损伤你的慧命。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Do not test your control over the five sensual desires – Wealth, Sex, Fame, Food and Sleep. 不要挑战自己的底限（财、色、名、食、睡）。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Good character is of utmost importance. Admit your shortcomings and refrain from lying. Character is more important than skill. 承认缺点，人品第一，不准撒谎，世间技术问题是次要。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
The quality of Little Houses (a combination of Buddhist Scriptures) is a manifestation of the reciter’s level of spiritual development. When the mind is distracted, the quality of Little Houses is compromised. 小房子（经典经文组合）代表一个人的修心境界，心很乱时，念不出来的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Never look down upon anyone; each individual has their own strengths. Put your heart into everything that you do. Adjust your mindset and direction to make sure you are on the right track. 不要轻视任何人，每个人有每个人的能力，用心做每一件事，经常校正自己的思维，调整自己方向。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Precepts are the ‘laws’ of Buddhism and Buddhist monks are like lawyers. Being propagators of the Buddha’s teachings, you know deep down that you should set a good example. It’s the heart that matters. Let people see the existence of Bodhisattvas through you. Someone who is well-versed in laws will not violate them. The Sangha […]
Respect comes from the bottom of our hearts. We should be approachable. 恭敬心是从内心出来的，要平易近人。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Keeping other people’s flaws in mind is like keeping a bowl of foul-smelling food they have given you; it contaminates your heart, leaving no room for positive thoughts. 别人的缺点，如果你记住，就犹如人家给你一碗烂菜，你放在心中，心能不臭吗？ – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
A shortcoming is like putrid food; it must be thrown away. It requires perseverance and determination to be successful in practising Buddhism. 人的缺点就像腐烂的菜，要倒掉；学佛要有恒心、决心、才会成功。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Buddhism is about observing precepts and cultivating our potential for awakening. This is the manifestation of our Buddha nature from within. 佛法是戒律，悟性，是内心佛性的自然流露。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Affirm merits and virtues where they are due, while also censuring flaws and mistakes. 对别人，好的功德给予肯定，对不好的，要给予批评。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
We create affinities ourselves. When you look for Buddha, your Buddha nature develops. 缘分都是自己找来的，你在找佛，佛性就来了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Looking for excuses to cover up your mistakes is an indication that you do not want to change. The process of looking for excuses is detrimental to your true nature. It harms you and leaves your conscience with no place to stay. 任何一个人找理由，就是不想改，找理由就是在破坏自己的本性，伤害自己，让良心找不到地方。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2 ,
The earlier you repent of your wrongdoing, the quicker it is removed from your Eighth Consciousness. 忏悔的时间越快，八识田中留存的时间越短。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Do not get angry over other people’s criticisms. Think of the reason behind them instead. Either the other party has a personal motive or you are at fault. 不要生气，人家讲你，总有道理，要么别人有私心，要么自己有毛病。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Though we are in the human realm, we do not have to settle for being ordinary. We must aspire to be Bodhisattvas; act consistently no matter if we are in public or in private. 我们在人道，不必刻意做人，一定要做菩萨，人前、人后一个样。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Your sense of insecurity is attributed to your lack of faith in Bodhisattvas. 心里没有安全感，背后的原因是对菩萨的不相信。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
