Words of Wisdom | Liberate Yourself
People should live not to make a living, but to liberate themselves. 人活着不应为生活而生活, 而应为着解脱自己而生活。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
People should live not to make a living, but to liberate themselves. 人活着不应为生活而生活, 而应为着解脱自己而生活。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
One can only possess eternity deep in the heart. 永恒只能从内心拥有。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Persistence and perseverance are a rational choice. 坚持和恒心是理智的选择。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Buddhist practitioners take things seriously, manifesting from sincerity and trust. 学佛人讲认真的道理, 其实就是诚信。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Form or formlessness cannot be separated from the notion of a form. Only by completely eliminating our attachment to self can the form disappear amidst formlessness. 有形无形均在形中, 只有彻底破除我执, 才能使有形消失在无形中。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
One must learn to be steadfast. As Buddhist practitioners, our determination is as strong and steady as a rock, and our compassion as gentle and meek as water. Learn to walk the middle way, as it is how our destiny can be changed. 人要学会坚强,学佛人心如金刚, 佛情似水,学会中庸,命运改变。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9 […]
Understanding the human world is a process of spiritual practice. 理解人间就是修行的一个过程。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Growth is inevitable, whereas the attainment of enlightenment is essential. 成长是必然的,开悟是必须的。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Buddha-nature is a manifestation of one’s own nature. 佛性,是本性的一种流露。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Willpower is of paramount importance. It arises from the power of your vow. 意志很重要,意志是由愿力而来! Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Cause and effect is something quite terrifying. The cause is like a fuse, and the effect is like a landmine. As soon as you touch the cause, you trigger the effect. 因果是一个非常可怕的东西。因像导火线,果像是地雷。一碰因,果就炸。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
High spirituality is the fruit of enlightenment. 境界是开悟的果。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Cultivating the mind is a process of fighting against one’s negative karma. 修心, 就是和自己业障作斗争的一个过程。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Life is indeed impermanent. Regret cannot bring back the past. It is only by repentance that we may regain lost years. 人生真的无常, 后悔不能买来过去时光, 忏悔才能换回失去的年华。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Observing the precepts is to enhance and initiate self-management mode. 加强和开启自身的管理模式 ——那就是守戒。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Emptiness is an unchanging eternity. 空性是一种不变的永恒。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
People will only truly appreciate the meaning of cherishing after they lose something. If you do not want to lose, you must learn to cherish what you have. “珍惜”有个理解词称为“失去”。 不想失去就要学会珍惜。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
What humans think is the opposite of what Buddhas think. The earth itself has a centripetal force; the people on the planet do not exist in the same dimension as Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. 人间的意念就是反思维。 因为地球本身有向心力, 地球之人和佛菩萨不是在一个维次空间生存的。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Recite the Great Compassion Mantra three times in the morning, as you can eliminate the karma of your heart and be free of worries. 早上三遍大悲咒, 心脏消业不忧愁。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Words, once spoken, may produce terrifying karma. Be cautious. 话说出口就是业,是很可怕的业障。慎之。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
With perseverance, change is possible. 改变靠自己的恒心。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
One who is grateful can make progress; one who is contented can be happy. 感恩的人,才会进步; 知足的人,才会幸福。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
All appearances are illusory, so make the best of today. 一切相皆属虚妄,把握好今天。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Understanding oneself by observing others is wisdom. 从别人身上理解自己,是智慧。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
When a person is turning over a new leaf to eliminate his negative karma, this is his period of retribution – and also his period of repentance. The time spent on reforming oneself counts as a period of cultivation, so it is never a waste of time. Like climbing stairs, the success of reaching the […]
To make progress is a must; to change is inevitable; to cultivate the mind is essential. 进步是必须的, 改变是必然的, 修心是必要的。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
One who aims to elevate their Buddhist practice to a higher level of spirituality must seek those elements that contribute to their betterment. 学佛要想高境界, 必须寻找增上缘。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
In the process of learning Buddhism, any excuse given is simply an illusory and upside-down dream. 学佛中任何理由, 皆属虚幻的颠倒梦想。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
Enlightenment can only be realised through putting theory into practice. 理论必须有实践才能证悟! Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9
One who is bereft of love in their heart will certainly give insufficient affection and love to others, for their kind of love is selfish. 没有太多爱的人,他也一定不会太多付出感情去爱别人,因为他的爱太自私。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 9