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Wenda20180914 53:13
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)
*THE MINDSET OF A PERSON IS VERY IMPORTANT*
Master Jun Hong Lu: The mindset of a person is very important. A wrong mindset may tarnish your image. With a unique line of thought, others will tend to form opinions about you. Symptoms of mental illness include having trouble thinking beyond oneself resulting in one being perceived as suffering from mental disorder. The same applies to how we lead our lives and cultivate Buddhism. Do not live your life muddleheaded, or drown yourself in unnecessary thoughts. If you see others in a bad light, over time, you will detach yourself from reality, and your spirituality and mental health may be affected.
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Wenda20180701B 32:58
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)
*SUCCESS IN BUDDHIST CULTIVATION DEPENDS ON ONE’S DILIGENCE AND DETERMINATION, COUPLED WITH COMPASSION AND WISDOM*
Caller: There are two aspects to one’s success in Buddhist cultivation: diligence and determination coupled with compassion and wisdom. Is that correct, Master Lu?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes! It is important to be diligent as we have to embrace perseverance in cultivation. With regards to compassion and determination – when we are compassionate, we are able to overcome our hardships; and with determination, we become fearless. One who is keen on saving face will surely suffer. As a matter of fact, we should not be concerned about others losing respect for us if we are strong-minded. For example when you think, “I have set my mind on cultivating to become a Buddha”, there is no need to be concerned about others losing respect for us. In fact, we should not allow such concerns to have a negative impact on us.
Caller: That’s right, Master Lu, success in Buddhist cultivation requires firstly, diligence and determination, and secondly compassion and wisdom.
Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s how it is. We need compassion and wisdom, without the latter, do you think you will be successful?
Caller: That’s not possible. We should cultivate the Prajna wisdom of Bodhisattva.
Master Jun Hong Lu: That is correct.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s
Public Talk, Singapore
February 17, 2017
*SEVEN REASONS WHY WE SHOULD NOT GET ANGRY*
1. We should never get angry as our anger will only exterminate the very last trace of rationality in us.
2. We should never get angry as our anger will ignite the excruciating sense of grievance deep inside us.
3. We should never get angry as our anger will destroy our normal course of life.
4. We should never get angry as our anger will engulf our last courage to forgive others in the end.
5. We should never get angry as our anger will only make matters worse.
6. We should never get angry as our anger will not hurt anyone else but ourselves, aggravating our pain and worsening our emotional distress.
7. We should never get angry as our anger will not make anyone see the truth; it only steers us back to the wrong behaviour which leads us to make the same mistake time and again.
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Zongshu20180915 09:17
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*LEARN TO REGULATE OUR MINDSET*
Master Jun Hong Lu: We must learn to regulate our own mindset. In this world, we cannot expect unhindered advancements or things to be as always. No matter what we do, the ability to regulate our mentality is key; we must learn to become wiser and understand the way to let go of our attachments. Life is impermanent, and nothing stays the same. Tomorrow is never promised and today is not guaranteed.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse
(Question 256)
17 September 2018
*"MAY THERE BE MORE PREDESTINED SENTIENT BEINGS WHO ARE ABLE TO HEAR THE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS"*
Question: When we pay respect to Bodhisattva, can we make the following prayer: “I wish that there will be more predestined sentient beings who are able to hear the Buddha’s Teachings, abandon sufferings and obtain happiness”. Is it proper to make wishes of this nature or are they considered too great?
Answer: This is an extremely commendable wish that everyone can make.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s
World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting
Los Angeles, USA
5 October 2018
*CURB OUR DESIRES TO AVOID THE REGRETS OF TOMORROW*
Master Jun Hong Lu: As I often emphasise, life is like a one-way journey — from the small crib we had, to the small box that we get buried in when we pass on, and there is nothing we can take along with us. All that we may enjoy is the journey, but there is nothing we can keep a hold of throughout it. Hence, we must learn to prevail over our worries, and abandon our attachments.
In this world, wisdom stems from one’s mind. We need to transform ourselves and with haste, see through the nature of things and gain wisdom. There are so many people who are unable to let go of their attachments, constantly clinging to notions about their possessions throughout their life but ultimately, they are left with nothing. Hence, we need to curb our desires in order to avoid the regrets of tomorrow.
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Wenda20160306B 13:31
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*WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE AFFECTED BY BAD ENERGY AT WORK?*
Caller: There is a Dharma friend whom by nature is a little sensitive. He often feels giddy when he is at work. Once he is off-duty, the condition subsides. He feels that the energy fields of his colleagues are affecting him. How should he pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva when he recites the Great Compassion Mantra?
Master Jun Hong Lu: This is a very common phenomenon. It is just that many people are not aware of it. As soon as they interact with each other, headaches and discomfort will set in. When this happens, it means that he is greatly affected by the others’ energy fields.
Caller: Yes, the reason could be that his colleagues have not practised Buddhism, their topics are quite different when they chat with each other.
Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s right. Their topics can be boring and meaningless. Under such circumstances, it is best to pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva and say, “May Guan Yin Bodhisattva bless me with wisdom, I need to avoid these meaningless chatters. May Guan Yin Bodhisattva have compassion and mercy on me.”
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An Excerpt from Master Jun Hong Lu's
Public Talk in Macau
26 February 2017
*LETTING GO OF NEGATIVE ENERGY*
It is a hard truth that this world is filled with sufferings. Nevertheless, when you are in agony, tell yourself that the pain will not last forever, as it will diminish as time goes by. Therefore, do not anchor agony and vexation in your heart. If you continue to store hatred, jealousy, vexations and other forms of negative energy in your heart for an extended period of time, it will inflict harm upon your mind and soul; just like how a computer will crash.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s
Public Talk
Jakarta, Indonesia
12 March 2018
*LIFE IS MEANINGFUL WHEN WE LIVE FOR THE INTEREST OF OTHERS*
As Buddhist practitioners, we have to understand the doctrine of impermanence and letting go. A meaningful life is a life lived for the interest of others. With the unceasing natural and man-made disasters around us, how can we avoid and deliver others from these adverse events? It is none other than through the power of Buddhism practice as it can help us eliminate impending calamities and difficulties.
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Master Jun Hong Lu’s
World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting
Los Angeles, USA
5 October 2018
*FORGIVING OTHERS IS MORE POWERFUL THAN PUNISHING THEM*
In this world, there is no such thing as a point of no return nor is there a mistake that is irreversible. Thus, when we see the mistakes of others, at times we should remind ourselves that forgiving others is more powerful than punishing them. One’s willingness to forgive is in itself relieving the sufferings of others, and doing so could mean saving their lives. Hence, we should be kind and generous towards others. Let there be tolerance and magnanimity between us as if we are one and the same, where we are detached from hatred and our insistence on the ‘rights and wrongs’ in life. We should cherish life and all that it has to offer.
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