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Batam, Indonesia 20160218
*THINK TWICE BEFORE WE SPEAK*
Master Jun Hong Lu:
As Dharma cultivators, every word we speak should be planned and considered. Speak only if your words are going to benefit sentient beings. This is of the utmost importance.
Once you start to sift through the things you say, you will come to realize that you have spoken so much more than you should have, and hurt so many whom we should not have hurt. Hence, as Dharma cultivators, we have to exercise even more caution when it comes to our speeches and conducts. Talk less and perform more recitations.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s
World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting
Milan, Italy
September 23, 2017
*TO BE SAFE AND WELL IS A BLESSING*
Suffering stems from the mind; when the mind perceives suffering, consequently, the body shall suffer. If you do not wish to suffer, don't be greedy. When there is no greed, you will be safe and well; and that in itself is a blessing in this world. May every one of you live life to the fullest every single day, as indeed you are already a blessed person.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk
Los Angeles, USA - 7 October 2018
*TREASURE EVERYTHING AROUND US*
Master Jun Hong Lu: We must cherish the people around us, even if they are our foes. The world we live in is governed by the law of subtraction; for each day that we live, there is one day less to be living. This is the same with our enemies; with each encounter, there is one less encounter in the future. As such, we should treasure the good things and kindness around us to extend our life and our sense of happiness.
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Wenda20180223 41:04
(Master Jun Hong Lu's call-in radio program)
*OUR MIND IS AN IMPORTANT MACHINE, UNMOVING SUCHNESS IS THE KEY*
Master Jun Hong Lu: Our mind is the most important machine, if it stops functioning or malfunction, we will encounter problems with our brain, limbs, as well as soul. Due to the close relation between mind and body, many people who are psychologically ill are likely to suffer physiologically, and vice versa. On that premise, what could possibly be the source of problem? The answer is very simple: it is our troubled mind. The jealousy, hatred and greed that harbour in our mind will bring about demonic obstacles in us, and cause us to get caught up in a predicament which we are unable to break free. As such, the first lesson for any Buddhist cultivator is to master unmoving suchness.
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Excerpt from Buddhism in Plain Terms, Vol.11, Chapter 17
*WHY AM I STILL WORRYING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE EMBARKED ON SPIRITUAL CULTIVATION AND ON RECITING BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES?*
Many people ask, ‘Master Lu, why am I still worrying and why are my karmic obstacles increasing, even though I have embarked on spiritual cultivation and on reciting Buddhist scriptures? Why are there more and more karmic creditors even though I have started reciting Little Houses?’
This is because you have never recited Buddhist scriptures before. It is as if you have not been paying back your loans for all these years and once you start paying back the money, you are suddenly feeling the pressure. Since you need to pay back your loans, you finally realise how hard it is to earn money, and thus you cut down on your expenses; this is how it works.
It is due to these karmic affinities and conditions that we are motivated to work harder to practice Buddhism, to change our behaviour and cultivate our minds. In other words, we need to cultivate our physical body and our spirituality.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s
World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting
Sydney, Australia
26 January 2019
*THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTIVATING COMPASSION*
Master Jun Hong Lu: Compassion can increase one’s longevity and develop positive energy in a person. As such, when we witness the compassion of Guan Yin Bodhisattva, the lesson that we may glean is that one should always aim to be free from the notion of self — never to be overly selfish but instead, to be ever willing to sacrifice ourselves in the service of others. It is only through the above that we may advance from a superficial understanding of Buddhist teachings towards truly grasping the essence of Buddha wisdom.
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Master Jun Hong Lu
Discourse on Buddhism In Plain Terms - Episode 1
21 February 2020
*EVERYTHING DWELLS IN IMPERMANENCE*
Master Jun Hong Lu: For those who are good at observing the precepts, they may have others making comments like, "You are so disciplined."
"How can you not be angry?"
"How can you let it go so easily?"
"How is that you are always so clear-sighted?"
"Why aren't you angry even a tiny bit?"
In fact, it is because this person knows very well
that today will never be the same as tomorrow and vice-versa. He is a very wise person.
Let me ask you, is today the same as tomorrow? No, it's not. What about tomorrow? Is it going to be the same as next week? No, it will not. Is next week going to be the same as next month? No, it will not. What about next month? Is it going to be the same as next year? No, it will not.
Hence, everything is subject to changes and they dwell in impermanence. Our weakness lies in our inability to see through the reality of things - we keep digging deeper and deeper into a problem
spending all our time thinking about it.
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Shuohua20180316 21:30
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)
*HOW SHOULD WE INTERPRET THE VERSE ‘THE ABSENCE OF THOUGHT IS BUDDHAHOOD'*
Caller: Master, you mentioned before in a Dharma Convention: ‘Contentment makes you rich and honorable; being ordinary makes you noble; having no selfish reason makes you sagely; and the absence of thought makes you a Buddha’. How should we interpret the last part, can you kindly explain to us, Master?
Master Jun Hong Lu: ‘The absence of thoughts’ refers to having no greed, hatred and ignorance. By that, don’t you think that person is already a Bodhisattva, a Buddha? They neither have hatred nor jealousy for others, right? The word ‘thought’ in this verse refers to all the distracting thoughts in the human realm which need to be eliminated.
Caller: I understand.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s
World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting
Melbourne, Australia
10 November 2018
*A BRIGHT AND FULFILLED LIFE*
Master Jun Hong Lu: No matter what happens in this world, simplify your approach in tackling any tasks that seems complicated and be earnest in your approach for those task that seems simple. What determines a person’s success are strong determination, firm faith and their conviction to succeed in every undertaking. Because we have faith in Guan Yin Bodhisattva and trust that with compassion, all troubles will be resolved, we are assured of a bright and a fulfilled life.
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