Master Lu Jun Hong

Another Milestone for Master Jun Hong Lu’s Efforts in Promoting Interfaith Harmony and Philanthropy

Another Milestone for Master Jun Hong Lu’s Efforts in Promoting Interfaith Harmony and Philanthropy

Master Lu Jun Hong

On 29 May 2018, Ambassador for World Peace Master Jun Hong Lu was awarded several honours in the House of Lords, UK, marking another milestone for the spiritual teacher of 10 million followers.

In the afternoon, the University of West Scotland appointed Master Lu the lecturer’s position in appreciation for Master Lu’s excellence in the field of education, religion and philosophy on the world stage.

Master Lu was presented with two awards in the House of Lords at 6 pm in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the harmonious and peaceful exchange between religions in many countries around the world. He was honoured by a member of the House of Lords with the title “International Ambassador for Religious Peace”. In addition, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to charitable work and donations to improve the well-being of children and people affected by mental illness in many countries of our world today, Master Lu was honoured with the title “Outstanding International Ambassador for Philanthropy” by the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust, a non-profit organisation.

The Commonwealth Charity Forum was held in the House of Lords, UK. This event brought dignitaries from around the world together. The Forum demonstrates Master Jun Hong Lu’s outstanding contribution to peace and charitable work in the international community and the honours and awards he received over the years.

Baroness Cox, the recipient of the International Mother Teresa award, commended Master Lu’s valuable contribution to world peace. She said that the world is full of war and massacre, leaving thousands of people homeless and turning them into refugees suffering from diseases. With profound compassion, Master Lu has saved not only the suffering of humanity, but also helped spread the spirit of compassion to over 30 countries and regions around the world, purifying and sanctifying the hearts of many.

Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey Yasar Yakis was among the 80,000 people participating in Master Lu’s Public Talk held in Singapore, witnessing the touching scenes in amazement. He commended Master Lu’s selfless devotion and compassion, adding he held Master Lu in very high regard.

Alfred Heer MP of Switzerland, Vice President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, said Master Lu has been trying to transform the world for the better with love and compassion. Love is universal and reciprocal. This is especially true in a colourful world filled with different cultures. He is deeply moved by Master Lu’s compassion, which has influenced and changed his perspective on life. He honours Master Lu for his ongoing dedication to promoting peace.

Master Lu said he was dedicated to spreading the culture of peace on his mission to spread Buddhism all over the world. As the founder of Guan Yin Citta Dharma door, Master Lu has 10 million followers and over 30,000 disciples worldwide. It currently has over 100 practice centres and charities in more than 30 countries and regions. This is attributed to the Chinese people’s wisdom and the depth of Buddhism. He hopes many more people can also spread the message of compassion and underline the importance of charitable works. He reiterates that it is his lifelong aspiration to work for world peace and devote all his life to the spread of Dharma and world peace.

Master Lu’s contribution to humanity, charitable works and world peace was greatly praised by everyone in the audience. Just a week ago, Master Lu was invited as a keynote speaker to attend the 2018 United Nations Day of Vesak Commemoration at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France.

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Jun Hong Lu is the chairman and Director of Australia Oriental Media Buddhist Charity Association registered under United Nations Global Compact as NGO-Non Government Organisation since July 2015.

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New Guan Yin Citta Practice Centre Established in Taiwan

New Guan Yin Citta Practice Centre Established in Taiwan

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To commemorate the Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day, a Grand Blessing Ceremony was recently held at Fuyan Huguo Zen Monastery in Yilan, Taiwan. On this blessed day, the official opening of a new Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door Buddhist Practice Centre was also held. Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door has been in Taiwan for many years. Under the leadership and guidance of Master Jun Hong Lu, the Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door has propagated quickly over the past few years. Since 2013, Master Jun Hong Lu has given two large-scale Dharma Talks in Kaohsiung and Taipei, with 5,000 to 10,000 people in attendance. A number of major cities including Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Taitung, Kaohsiung, Taoyuan, Keelung, and Chiayi have established Guan Yin Citta Practice Centres, serving as the spiritual homes for many Buddhist practitioners and friends. This new centre in Yilan marks a major milestone for the development of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door in Taiwan. On this day, more than 500 Buddhist abbots, monks, practitioners, and friends from Taiwan and all over the globe attended this magnificent ceremony.

The Grand Blessing Ceremony started at 10am and was conducted in the open space area of the Ruyi Hall. This ceremony was hosted by Venerable Shi Hong Rong, the abbot of Fuyan Huguo Zen Monastery in Yilan, and Venerable Shi Wei Fang, the abbot of Ru Yi Temple in the United States. The ceremony involved chanting of Buddhist scriptures followed by a series of rituals. Statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Guan Yin Bodhisattva, Nanjing Bodhisattva, Tai Sui Bodhisattva, Guan Di Bodhisattva, Zhou Tsang Bodhisattva, and Guan Ping Bodhisattva were blessed and then worshipped by the attendees who were present at the ceremony. An atmosphere of solemnity and reverence pervaded the area during the entire blessing session.

After the blessings, the two abbots and Venerable Shi Xin Jing, the abbot of Guan Yin Hall of Wisemans Ferry, Australia, delivered their speeches respectively. They commended the establishment of this new Buddhist practice centre in Yilan, Taiwan, as being an auspicious outcome for not only the local people, but also all Buddhists worldwide. Thanks to the blessings from Bodhisattvas, the full support of Master Jun Hong Lu, and the hard work of many dedicated people, the entire ceremony progressed smoothly.  

The Fuyan Huguo Zen Monastery was built way back in the 1961. Each year, a seemingly endless stream of pilgrims comes to worship at the monastery for the past 50 years. Now, with the establishment of the new Guan Yin Citta Buddhist Practice Centre, visitors can experience even more spiritual benefits when visiting the place.

In the afternoon, the guests were treated with the screening of touching videos showing Buddhist Master Jun Hong Lu’s Dharma propagation activities around the world. This was followed by Master Jun Hong Lu’s introductory Dharma messages for the people of Taiwan. Since 2015, Guan Yin Citta Practice Centres in Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung have organised four large-scale Buddhist charity events, with tens of thousands of attendees having come to experience their vegetarian delicacies. Dozens of small-scale events have also been held in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Chiayi, Tainan, and Yilan. The objectives of organising these events are to promote the core values of Buddhism, traditional Chinese culture, and to advocate for a compassionate vegetarian diet that brings immense benefits to our health and environment. These activities have always received great recognition as well as positive feedback from the local communities.

Hopefully, with the new establishment of the practice centre in Yilan, Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door will continue to flourish across Taiwan, and make more positive impacts on the society. In this way, more people can start to practise the Buddhism way of life and to begin applying the wisdom of Dharma into their daily lives to improve and change their destinies.




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Jun Hong Lu is the chairman and Director of Australia Oriental Media Buddhist Charity Association registered under United Nations Global Compact as NGO-Non Government Organisation since July 2015.