Words of Wisdom | Control Over Six Sense Organs
Only those who have control over their six sense organs can become a Bodhisattva. 管住六根,才能成为菩萨。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Only those who have control over their six sense organs can become a Bodhisattva. 管住六根,才能成为菩萨。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Once you steer clear of gossip and interpersonal conflicts, you have succeeded in your spiritual cultivation. 去掉人我是非,你就是修成了。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When given a chance, learn to value it, otherwise you will lose it. 别人给你机会时,要学会珍惜, 不珍惜就会失去。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who can remain composed in difficult situations will accomplish great things! 一个稳得住的人,才会有大作为! Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We must live wisely as if we were in heaven. Those who lack wisdom live in misery, as if they were in hell. 人要有智慧地活着,如同在天上一般; 痛苦地活着就是因为没智慧, 如活在地狱一般。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We are still far from being successful in our spiritual cultivation, so let us strive diligently together! 修心尚未成功,大家共同精進! Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Happiness is when you are free of the pain that comes from comparing yourself to others. 没有对比的痛苦,就是快乐! Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
If you want others to think highly of you, you must have charisma. Do not say or do anything casually as you wish. 让别人看得起,要有气质, 不要随便开口,更不要随便做事。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When you truly believe, you start to become spiritually awakened! 真正的相信,就是开悟! Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
To manifest your true nature and endurance, you need to be practical and realistic in conducting yourself. 体现自己的本性与能耐, 是要靠实实在在做人。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Karma is created the moment we comment on someone. We must understand the workings of karma and be untiring in our efforts towards Buddhahood every day. While practising Buddhism, one is likely to slacken when one is not alert. It is important that we have control over our state of mind in order to examine […]
No matter what happened in your previous lives is already in the past. Only by being grounded in the present can you be free from suffering. 过去生中的一切都已过去, 只有当下务实,借假修真, 才能脱离苦海。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
To conduct ourselves in society, we must adapt ourselves to different circumstances. To cultivate the mind, we must accord with karmic conditions. 做人要随遇而安,修心要一切随缘。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When you encounter adverse circumstances caused by others, you must overcome them in order to scale new heights. 当别人给你境界时, 你要越过,你才能提高。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Combat the thought of selfishness the very moment it crosses your mind. Be wholehearted in whatever you do. Heaven is watching, and the Bodhisattva knows what we are doing. Proactively own up to your mistakes and you will earn the respect of others. 狠斗私心一闪念,做什么事要全心全意, 人在做,天在看,菩萨知道。 要主动承认错误,才会得到别人的尊重。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom […]
Be grateful to the Bodhisattva. When one’s heart is filled with gratitude, there is no room for hatred. When we live our lives with feelings of gratitude, we will be blessed with happiness and joy. 感恩菩萨,一切都感恩当中,心中就不会有恨;一切活在感恩中,会特别幸福。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Those who love the Bodhisattva must be compassionate and help lead sentient beings to the shore of liberation. Those who love the Master must be diligent, and not disappoint the Master. 爱菩萨的人要慈悲,要去救度众生; 爱师父要争气,要对得起师父! Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
The prerequisites for attaining Buddhahood are diligence, awakening and forbearance. Adopt a positive attitude no matter what you do. The frame of mind is different because the level of spiritual development differs. 成佛之道在于精进,在于开悟,在于忍辱。开开心心,同样做一件事情,境界不一样,心态就会不一样。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
Fend off an inner demon using the internal monologue derived from your inherent compassion. When bacteria make their way into your body, ward them off with positive energy. 让自己内心慈悲的独白挡掉心里的魔障,细菌进来,要用正能量挡掉。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
There are two categories of people who cultivate well: The first is comprised of people who are free of distracting thoughts and who have not come into contact with the defilements of sensual desires since they were young. The other is comprised of those who have found the jewel of wisdom. They have found their […]
When you keep a clean mind and look at a statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva mindfully, there will be no distracting thoughts in your mind. If your mind is full of distracting thoughts, there is no way for Guan Yin Bodhisattva to enter your heart. The moment you look at the statue of the Bodhisattva, […]
Do not test yourself if you can’t withstand the test. 经不起考验,就不要去考验。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
When there is a place in your heart for the Bodhisattva, you are able to ward off calamities and surmount difficulties. 把菩萨放在心中,可以消灾解难。 – Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2 p
Take shelter from the onslaught of wind and rain. After the storm you will see your true nature. 风来了避一避,雨来了躲一躲, 风雨之后见本性。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
This is the advice of Guo Ziyi (one of the most powerful generals in China’s Tang Dynasty): Treat your subordinates well. Respect virtuous and knowledgeable people even if they hold lower positions. As long as you are morally upright, the Bodhisattva will take care of you no matter what happens. 郭子仪的故事:对自己的下属好, 礼贤下士,只要心术正, 不管发生什么,菩萨都会来管。 – […]
When you regard others as Bodhisattvas, you are a Bodhisattva too. When you view others as mean-spirited, you are mean-spirited, too. 把别人看成菩萨,你就是菩萨; 把别人看成小人,你就是小人。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
To be accomplished in practising Buddhism and cultivating the mind, you must first have the basis for humanity. Only then will you be both refined and cultured. 学佛修心要有素养,才会有修养。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
Those who aspire to be a Bodhisattva must bear the following key points in mind: 1. Bodhisattvas are oblivious to the flaws and faults of others. 2. Remain steadfast in cultivating without expecting anything in return. 3. Have no mind. That is, have no anger, no afflictions and no obstructions. It is not that Bodhisattvas […]
You are inviting trouble when you conceive of a deluded thought. In practising Buddhism and spiritual cultivation, what you must nurture is Buddhist fraternity, not personal relationships. 妄心一动就出事, 学佛修心要有佛情,不能有私情。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4
We live to give happiness and joy to other people. 人活着就是多给别人快乐与幸福。 Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 4