One who attains the state of no self is a Bodhisattva, meaning they have no attachment to the notion of self. Forgetting themselves means having only others at heart. One who wishes to transcend the six realms of existence must let go of the self, which is a very high level of spirituality. The ’self […]

A Buddhist practitioner must have light of the physical body and light of wisdom. Only then can they possess the light of the Buddha nature. 一个学佛人要有肉体之光和智慧之光 才能拥有佛性之光。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

The number of sentient beings you hold in your heart determines the strength of your spiritual power. Bodhisattvas keep all sentient beings at heart, and therefore they possess infinite power.  心中装多少众生，才会有多大能量。 菩萨心中装着天下众生， 菩萨就有无限的能量。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

If we gossip about others, likewise others will gossip about us. Our words should bring happiness and cheers to others. It takes wisdom to raise our level of spirituality.  说是道非，就会被别人说是非。 说话要让别人开心快乐， 境界的提高用智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Cultivating the mind mainly requires diligence and repentance. Repenting will lead to diligence and those who are diligent will certainly repent sincerely. 修心主要是：精进和忏悔， 忏悔了就会精进， 精进的人一定会好好忏悔。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Forming positive connections with people while practising Buddhism will help eliminate our ignorance 学佛广结善缘，就会去除无明。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

One must have hope and energy to live. Hope comes from energy.  人活着要有希望，要有力量。 希望从力量中来。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

If you are able to let go in the course of practising Buddhism, your heart will exude five kinds of fragrance: kindness, compassion, truthfulness, forgiveness, and wisdom. 如果您能够放手 练习佛教，你的心会散发出来 五种香气： 仁慈，同情，诚实， 宽恕和智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

We must learn from Chang Bu Qing Bodhisattva (who never underestimates sentient beings). Buddhists must not look down on anyone. As all sentient beings are Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, we must respect them. 我们要学习常不轻菩萨： 学佛人不能轻视任何人， 一切众生都是佛，都是菩萨，都要恭敬。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Cycle of rebirth in the human realm leads to our aimless pursuit of transient gratification in this world. Forbearance and understanding are the best solution. 红尘滚滚两茫茫，忍辱柔和是妙方。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Practising Buddhism and cultivating the mind involves cultivating the Paramita in daily life. By perfecting one’s life spiritually, you will become a Bodhisattva in the human realm. 学佛修心要修生活的波罗蜜， 把生活修圆满了，你就是人间菩萨了。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

If you wish to change your destiny, you must have knowledge, learn to be content, minimise your worldly desires, and use the environment to toughen yourself. 想改变命运： 要懂知识，要知足常乐减少欲望， 要用环境锻炼自己。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

When practising Buddhism and conducting oneself, one must remember that it is easy to lose trust when one speaks in happiness; it is easy to embarrass oneself when one speaks in anger. 学佛做人要记住： 开心时讲话易失信，怒时讲话多失体。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

The Master is an alarm clock that wakes you up; the Master is a fan that cools and calms you down; the Master is an electric light that illuminates your path ahead; the Master uses the water of compassion to nourish your mind. 师父是一个闹钟，叫醒你们； 师父是一个电风扇，让你们冷静； 师父是一个电灯，照亮你们的前程； 师父，用慈悲之水，滋润你们的心田。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom […]

To truly practise Buddhism, we must empty ourselves, let go of our ego, and fully accord with natural conditions. When we forgive others, we liberate ourselves. 真正的学佛放空自己， 放下自己，一切随缘。 要原谅别人，自己就能解脱。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

In cultivation, we must cultivate from within and possess integrity. If our inner minds are calm and we have a clear conscience, limitless power will arise in our minds, because with a pure mind we will possess infinite strength and power. 修心要修内心、有道德、 内心平静、没有对不起的人， 心中会升起无限的能量， 因为心中干净，就会充满无限力量和能量。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

To achieve the right understanding of nature is to be diligent. Only true cultivation will lead to success. Those who do not cultivate seriously will be left behind. 认识就是精进，实修才能成功， 不认真很快就会被淘汰。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Practising Buddhism is about how to conduct oneself. It is far from easy to practise Buddhism in the human realm. If you are too strict, you tend to lack compassion. If you are too compassionate, you are easily hurt. 学佛就是做人，在人间学佛真的不容易。 人太严厉，没有慈悲心； 太慈悲了，容易受伤害。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Cultivation is a very difficult climb. Only when we have reached the summit does it become a path of joy. 修行是很艰难的爬山路， 爬上顶后，才是一条喜悦的路。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Buddhist practitioners whose hearts are filled with Buddha nature will experience joy and the absence of worries.  学佛人心中装有佛性，才会快乐无忧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

After awakening, one views everything in this human realm with equanimity. Think of emptiness while in the physical world, and think of joy and Dharma bliss within emptiness. Once we come to realise our innate nature, what Bodhisattvas give us is the joy and relaxation derived from a kind of liberation in whatever we do […]

Life in this world should focus on compassion, repentance, and diligence in spiritual cultivation. 人生在世：慈悲、忏悔、精进。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Being able to control one’s actions, speech and mind is called self-discipline. 自己能管住自己的身口意，就叫自律。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Buddhist practitioners must eliminate completely all external conditions and potential causes of wrongdoing. 学佛人要把任何犯错的外因条件全部断除。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

When it comes to cultivating the mind, what we cultivate is a kind of awakening. This awakening is our innate nature; we need to learn to realise our positive energy.  修心修的就是一个觉， 觉是本性，悟出自己的正能量。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Buddhist cultivators must repent and be diligent in order to attain great wisdom. 修行人要忏悔、要精进，可得大智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

The wise are those who learn from others’ mistakes and realise the true meaning of life. 从别人身上吸取教训， 体悟人生就是智者。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Wisdom in the human realm means good fortune and longevity; wisdom in spiritual practice means early ascension to the Pure Land. 人间有智慧，福寿延绵； 修行有智慧，早登极乐。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Those who practise Buddhism genuinely are regarded as wise. Those who pretend to practise Buddhism or do not practise at all are regarded as ignorant. 真修实修视为智，假修不修视为痴。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6

Being civilised is about attaining Buddha’s level of spirituality by cultivation, and nurturing and compassion. It involves correcting mistakes and developing the Buddha nature. 修养就是修出佛的境界，养出慈悲心； 修正错误，养成佛性。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 6