Remember Buddha's Teaching

When I saw an online poster showing that Lu Jun Hong will be in Singapore on 4 November 2018 for an event. I feel uncomfortable as he is misguiding others on Buddhism. I am curious why Singapore government is allowing him to plan an event in Singapore when various Buddhist federations/associations from Malaysia, Hong Kong and even Singapore already denounced his teaching. It is important that Buddha's teaching is not distorted and used for personal agenda. 

Buddha did not teach others to burn paper houses and was strict with his disciples who showcased their supernatural power. There was once a man who put up a bowl on top of a pole to test if Buddha's disciples has supernatural power. The man said that whosoever could get the bowl can keep it. One monk  who could levitate manage to get the bowl. Buddha was not impressed and admonished the monk.

Even though Buddha has supernatural power, he did not use it to impress others. He spent more than 45 years on teaching the Dharma. Through education, one can change his attitude and by changing attitude and perception, you can change your life. 

Buddha had taught the monks that those who seek the path should strive for enlightenment and break the cycle of endless samsara and not for miracles and supernatural power. Although meditating can lead to a person attaining supernatural power like recalling past lives and knowing what others think, it is the unintended fruit of meditation. 

If you are not sure what is Buddha's teaching about, its good to know the basic teaching by Buddha first. 

The Four Noble Truths

1. The Truth of Suffering

2. The Truth of the Cause of Suffering

3) The Truth of the Cessation of Suffering

4. The Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering is the Noble Eight-fold Path

The Noble Eight-fold Path
1. Right Views
2. Right Thoughts
3. Right Speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Meditation



Saw the following in a forum. Thought it be good to share.
Question: You have probably heard of ‘Xin Lin Fa Men’ (观音心灵法门) by ‘Guanyin Citta Dharma Door’ Master Lu Jun Hong (卢军宏 or 卢台长). In his practice, after reciting Dabeizhou (Great Compassion Mantra) for karmic creditors, we are taught to burn ‘little house’ papers. Is it really necessary to do so? (This question is not linked to the picture.)

Answer: Lu’s group is a cult riding upon so-called ‘Buddhism’. Please do not follow his teachings. It is not true Buddhism as he teaches corrupted teachings. For instance, the practice of burning was never taught by the Buddha or any orthodox Buddhist teacher in history. It is an ecologically harmful and pointless new superstition. Many orthodox Buddhist organisations worldwide have spoken collectively against him. You must read these extremely important articles carefully, so as to not make the mistake of following such cults:

Singapore Buddhist Federation Denouncing Lu Jun Hong's Teaching