Words of Wisdom | Complete Awakening
Only through complete awakening can you see the true nature of life. 彻底觉悟,才会看开人生。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Only through complete awakening can you see the true nature of life. 彻底觉悟,才会看开人生。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
To act in accordance with karmic conditions is to take the middle path. 随缘,就是中庸。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
One who does work without telling others is truly a man of action. One who talks but never puts their words into practice is a man of inaction. 做而不说,真做也; 说而不做,非做也。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
There must be a reason behind one’s ill luck. Ill luck usually befalls someone who is the target of widespread criticism behind their back. 一个人倒楣一定有因, 常被人背后骂一定会倒楣。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Please remember the Master’s three points of focus: First, stay well and safe and you will not be in trouble. Second, happiness lies in being content (set a lower bar for happiness). Third, be earnest in your cultivation and never fall behind. 师父让你们记住三句话: 平平安安就不会惹事; 知足常乐(幸福底线放低一点); 好好修心,不要掉队。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When you can only see the shortcomings of other people, you will fail to see their strengths. When you can see the strength of others, you will fail to see their shortcomings. 看人缺点多了,就看不到优点; 看人优点多了,就看不到缺点。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When you are happy looking at anyone, you are a Bodhisattva. When you find everyone pleasant to look at, you have gained right mindfulness. 看谁都开心,就是菩萨; 看谁都顺眼,就叫正念。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Happiness lies in letting go – letting go of selfishness, letting go of the self and letting go of attachment. 舍去是一件幸福的事: 舍去自私,舍去自我,舍去执着。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Cherishing should be given priority, while explaining is the worst thing to do. 珍惜为上,解释为下。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When a person has done good deeds, heaven will immediately grant them an auspicious sign. 人做了善事, 上天马上就会让他呈现出吉祥如意之相。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Where there is wisdom, there is a way. 有智者,事竟成。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who cultivate well must be still and quiet, and guard against the karma of speech. 修得好的人,要守寂静,守口业。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Learning to help others to facilitate their endeavours is to fulfil your own merits and virtues. 学会成全别人的福分, 就是成全自己的功德。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
You cannot demand respect, or gain it by bragging. Respect is earned by cultivation; it requires wisdom. 面子不是争来的,不是说来的, 而是修来的,是要有智慧的。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Not understanding impermanence is like driving your thoughts into a blind alley. 不懂无常,就是进入了思维的死角。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who have a discriminatory mind will be the first to be unhappy. 人一有分别心,首先自己就会不开心。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who do not live in hope will be in despair. Those who are not spiritually awakened are susceptible to blunders. 不在希望当中,就在绝望当中; 不在觉悟当中,就在失误当中。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
The grievances that you endure today serve to lessen the misery that you may suffer tomorrow. The hardship that you endure today serves to lessen the setbacks you may have to suffer tomorrow. 今天多受点委屈, 就是让你的明天少吃点苦; 今天多受点难, 就是让你的明天少受点罪。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Through unrelenting effort, success will come when the time is right. 成功靠的是机缘成熟和坚持不懈。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Being clean and pure is a blessing; Tranquillity is a blessing; Peace of mind is a blessing. 干净是福,清净是福,心净是福。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We all live a life of suffering and imperfection. Only when we are in our twilight years will we realise that everything is empty by nature. 人生是在吃尽苦头的美中不足中生活, 等到人生最后时才知是一切空。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Conquer yourself, then you will immediately possess the present moment. 战胜自己,即刻拥有现在。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
The wise will draw strength from the wisdom of others to prevent themselves from being deceived. 有智慧的人, 是借助别人的智慧来让自己不受蒙蔽。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Only by being tolerant of each other can you handle things tactfully. 人跟人在一起只有包容,做事才会圆融。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
It is most valuable to do things without selfish intent. Not expecting anything in return is invaluable. 做任何事,无心最可贵。不要回报就是无价之宝。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Patience and perseverance are the foundations for wisdom. 耐心与恒心是拥有智慧的基础。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Forgive and forget after you let your temper flare. Bearing a grudge will result in a vicious cycle. 人生气之后,气消掉了就没了, 如果去恨,就会恶气循环。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Encouraging other people gives rise to faith; when we have faith in others, we gain self-confidence. 鼓励别人,生起信心; 相信别人,即是自信。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Learning Buddhism is to learn to adjust your state of mind. 学佛就是调整心性。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Mental coordination is a form of education, training us to guard against greed, arrogance and foolishness. 心理协调就是一种教育, 能让人不贪、不贡高我慢、不愚痴。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4