Guan Yin Citta & Master Lu

[Curiousparty]

*A RIGHTEOUS, LOUD AND CLEAR VOICE CAN CHANGE YOUR DESTINY*

Caller: Master, is there any significance to a person’s voice?

Master Jun Hong Lu: *Your voice foretells your life.* Many people have weird voices, so it is not a surprise that their life turns out to be unpleasant.

Caller: So, we should project a loud and clear voice so that we can alter our fate and destiny?

Master Jun Hong Lu: Of course! Wouldn’t you think that Bodhisattva’s voice is loud and clear? Take a look at some men, they sound neither like a man nor a woman. What do you think?

Caller: I see. Therefore, it is not good to sound peculiar.

Master Jun Hong Lu: Once you sound weird, you will not be able to garner the positive energy, and good things will evade you.

Caller: Therefore, in the future, during interviews and when talking to others, does it mean we should make an effort to be loud, clear and righteous?

Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, *not only must you sound righteous, you must also look at others in their eyes. This is an expression of self-confidence.*

_Source: Wenda20190517 38:07, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program_

[Curiousparty]

*PUTTING YOURSELF IN THE LISTENER'S SHOES WHEN SPEAKING*

Master Jun Hong Lu:
Let me share with you something that will appeal to young people. Young individuals are full of energy and vitality. Why do many older people struggle in terms of forging a good relationship with their children? It's often because they fail to understand the young ones, and this is how the generation gap arises.

You must know that *if you do not speak from young people’s perspective, they will never be able to accept the wisdom of the older generation.* In fact, the wise will put themselves in the listener’s shoes during a conversation. Say for example, you are 25 years old, when I speak to you, I will make myself as if I am your peer.

This is why *when Bodhisattvas go about helping sentient beings to become spiritually awakened, They will be very targeted in Their quest and will take on whatever form that is necessary for Them to share the dharma.* This is like having something in hand that matches exactly with what the other party needs .

_Source: Master Jun Hong Lu's Discourse to Young Buddhist Friends, 6 February 2012_