 The UK-based Unity of Faiths Foundation (Charity No.1153619) honored Lu with the 'World Peace Award (Buddhism)' and the title of the Ambassador for World Peace Ambassador for World Peace' in July 2012 for his effort of promoting Traditional Chinese Culture, Buddhism, and World Peace.The Unity of Faiths Festival was one of the events in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.In September 2012, Lu was invited to give a public talk at Harvard University.