Words of Wisdom | A true Dharma propagator

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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. […]

Words of Wisdom | Let go

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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

Words of Wisdom | Afflictions and obstacles

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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。 […]

Words of Wisdom | Cultivation

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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

Words of Wisdom | The Buddha’s state of mind

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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

Words of Wisdom | We should associate with worthy friends; the virtuous and the high-minded

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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 […]

Words of Wisdom | Understanding the truth of life

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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

Words of Wisdom | Wisdom and afflictions

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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

Words of Wisdom | Tolerance and humility

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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 […]

Words of Wisdom | Happiness

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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

Words of Wisdom | The path of Buddhism

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We can take any road in the world, but never the road to ruin. We can choose any path, but never the one that leads us astray. Despite the many obstacles along the path in life, we must walk uphill with our heads held high. In this way, we are able to steer clear of […]

Words of Wisdom | Smile

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The whole world will smile at you when your heart is peaceful and your mind is clean. When you can smile at yourself, not a single trouble in the world will affect you. When you are sincere to yourself, no one in the world can deceive you. 心平安了,意念干净了, 世界都会对你微笑。 当你对自己微笑的时候, 世界上就没有烦恼能缠住你; 当你对自己非常真诚的时候, 世界上没有人能欺骗你。 – Master […]

Words of Wisdom | Only when we let go can we attain true liberation

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To let go of the self is to clear a mind that is filled with discrimination, sense of right and wrong, gain and loss, and attachment. Letting go is a manifestation of magnanimity, a kind of thorough enlightenment; it reveals our true nature. Only when we let go can we attain true liberation. 放下自己,就是去除心中的分别心、 是非心、得失心、执着心。 […]

Words of Wisdom | Best remedy for spiritual cleansing

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We need to cleanse the body when it is dirty. Similarly, we need to drink plenty of water to cleanse the internal organs when they are dirty. According to the foundational work of Chinese medicine, Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, water is the best medicine. Consuming plenty of water cleanses our internal body. What is the […]

Words of Wisdom | Anger

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Anger is humankind’s biggest weakness. Do not find excuses to get angry. Anger only begets more anger. Taming our anger is the golden key to our physical and mental well-being.  人最大的缺点就是生气, 不要自己找气生,不生哪来的气? 越生,气越多。不生气 是保持身体健康和心灵健康的金钥匙。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 3

Words of Wisdom | Find ways to repay kindness extended to us

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We as Buddhist practitioners should find ways to repay the kindness extended to us. The more feelings of gratitude we nurture, the less resentment we will harbour in our heart. As time goes by, we will develop long-lasting kindness towards sentient beings with no annoyance or regret. 学佛人要懂得知恩图报。 心有感恩,就会少生怨气,少生瞋恨心, 时间长了会生出善心, 无怨无悔的为了众生恒生善心。 – Master Jun Hong […]