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Wenda20140530 15:28
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GIVING OF MATERIAL AID AND PERFORMING LIFE LIBERATION*

Caller: What is the difference between making donations to nursing homes or beggars and performing life liberation?

Master Jun Hong Lu: While making donations amasses good fortune, performing life liberation helps to accumulate meritorious blessings. Though kind deeds have their rewards; it is meritorious blessings that can safeguard us.


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Zongshu20180609 08:04
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*SPIRITUAL CULTIVATION IS ABOUT TRANSFORMING OURSELVES*

Master Jun Hong Lu: To live in this world, we have to take advice from others. Although good medicine cures sickness, it is often unpalatable; likewise, sincere advice given for one’s well-being is often resented. Many people fail in their marriage and many others whom because of their attachments, experience lifelong sufferings without remedy. We must transform ourselves as after all, the essence of spiritual cultivation is about metamorphosis, where we change to become someone who is unlike our previous selves. It is because of our improper behaviour that cultivation of conduct becomes necessary. Likewise, because our way of thinking is unwholesome, where there is greed, hatred, ignorance, pride and doubt that cultivation of our mind is essential.


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An Excerpt from Master Jun Hong Lu's Buddhist friends Session, Hong Kong SAR, China July 05, 2016

*BEING A BRAGGART WILL HURT OTHERS*

There are people saying, “There is nothing wrong with showing off and being proud of myself. I did nothing to hurt others, thus, why am I prohibited from boasting?”

A disciple said, “Master, bragging is just to show off oneself, no one is hurt in the process. Thus, why is it wrong to do so?” The master replied, “Do you know why we are unable to see stars during day time? This is because the extreme brightness from the sun outshines the brightness of the stars."

To our imagining mind, the brighter it is, the clearer our vision will be. It turns out, when the light is too bright, it is more likely to cloud our vision than darkness. It is as if we are blinded when exposed to extreme glare.” The master went on to say, “Bragging is akin to extreme brightness. When you brag, you will cast a shadow over others, deceive others and cause them to lose their confidence. As your strong light outshines the faint light of others, is it not hurting others?”


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Wenda20180819A   30:45  
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*COLLECTIVE RECITATION OF BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES DURING THE SETTING UP OF A BUDDHIST ALTAR ADDS SOLEMNITY TO THE OCCASION*

Caller: Master Lu, when performing the ritual of setting up a Buddhist altar, some Buddhist friends prefer to collectively recite the Buddhist scriptures out loud. Is this alright?

Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, as it is a dignified practice to recite collectively. Why do you think the recording of the _Great Compassion Mantra_ that I encourage everyone to play is the one that is collectively recited by a hundred people? Doesn’t it sound dignified?

Caller: Yes, indeed.


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Wenda20180817 10:47
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*THE LIFE LIBERATION OF TURTLES CAN INCREASE THE LONGEVITY OF ONE’S LIFE AND DISPEL CALAMITIES*

Caller: Master Lu, we know that releasing turtles has the specific effect of increasing one’s longevity. Apart from that, does it also have the effect of dispelling calamities?

Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, indeed. Although the main benefit of this practice is increasing one’s longevity.

Caller: Will there be the effect of dispelling calamities?

Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes. The longevity of one’s life comes along with the elimination of many calamities. In turn, one who meets with many calamities will not have a long lifespan.


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Wenda20180810 16:46
(Master Jun Hong Lu's call-in radio program)

*DISPLAY OF THE _GREAT COMPASSION MANTRA_ ON THE WALL BELOW AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT*

Caller: Master Lu, can we display the _Great Compassion Mantra_ on the wall below an air conditioning unit?

Master Jun Hong Lu: That should be fine.

Caller: Okay, thank you Master Lu.


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Zongshu 20180703 00:27
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*ONLY ONE WHO DOES THINGS WITH DILIGENCE WILL SUCCEED*

Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is truly pitiable — things can either be smooth-sailing or go awry. Sometimes, one needs to be able to accept circumstances with good will. If we are able to do this, everything will go smoothly; otherwise, we will never be able to feel as though everything is going well.
In fact, life is all about how we feel and I hope that everyone will understand this. In life, we need to have accurate understandings, gain wisdom and comprehend the workings of this world.
Why are we still in this world today? It is because we have made our way to this human realm. I hope that everyone will put in their best effort as a true mind is a cultivated one.
Regardless of the endeavour, one will succeed if they are diligent, and the lack of this quality will bring about constant failure. Therefore as Buddhists, we must know good intentions can transform everything. In fact, we can never change others; we should first work diligently on our self-transformation instead.


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Wenda20180511 51:15
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*WHY SOME PRAYERS GET ANSWERED MORE SWIFTLY THAN OTHERS?*

Caller: There are some Buddhist friends who have been performing recitation for a few years, however their prayers remained unanswered. On the other hand, there are others whom had their prayers answered even though they had only performed recitation for merely a few months. What could be the reason for this since in both cases, their practices were the same, i.e. making great vows, performing recitation of Buddhist scriptures and performing life liberation. Even though the determination of the former group of people is relatively strong, they just do not seem to be able to succeed.

Master Jun Hong Lu: Let me quote you a simple example. Two people were down with colds. Both went to the hospital to receive jabs, but only one managed to bring his fever down. Can you tell me why?

Caller: Could it be that the condition of one was more serious than the other?

Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s right. One of them has weightier karmic obstacles. Secondly, one is in better health than the other.

Caller: I understand now. If they have yet to achieve what they set out to, that shows that they have to put in even more effort.

Master Lu: When the day comes that they succeed, others will think, “whoa! This person got his prayer answered so swiftly! Why is my prayer not answered till now?” The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

Caller: I understand now. Thank you, Master Lu.


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Wenda20180819A 31:23
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*WE SHOULD PRAY TO BODHISATTVA WITH OUR INNATE BUDDHA NATURE*

Caller: Master Lu, with the use of examples, can you explain to us the type of meritorious blessings to be utilised when praying for a particular matter?

Master Jun Hong Lu: The type of meritorious blessings to be utilised when praying for a particular matter? We should use our innate Buddha nature to pray, as this will allow us to gain resonance with Bodhisattva. Hence, we should always aim to evoke our innate Buddha nature.

Caller: Thank you Master Lu.


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Wenda20180225B 40:56
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)

*DOING OUR UTMOST TO PROPAGATE BUDDHISM ONLINE IS CONSIDERED AN ACT OF SAVING OTHERS*

Caller: What is the spiritual status that one can attain when they do their utmost in propagating Buddhism online, without any face-to-face interaction with the beneficiaries?

Master Jun Hong Lu: Through the use of this ingenious method to help and save people, you will be able to attain the state of a Bodhisattva. In fact, as long as you do well in your spiritual cultivation, and if you manage to save ten, or twenty thousand people, you are regarded as a Bodhisattva.


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