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The Lord Buddha taught that: 1. It is not the end of all things when we die. 2. When you perform good deeds you will go to Heaven. 3. When you perform bad deeds you will go to hell. 4. When you extinguish all your kilesa (defilements of the mind) you will go to Nibbana. As we continue in the cycle of birth and rebirth, we must concentrate on eliminating bad deeds and only on accumulating good deeds. Purify your minds as much and as consistently as possible in this lifetime. The merits that we accrue from our good deeds will lead us to be reborn with a healthy physical form, wealth and wisdom. In addition, we will be born into a family that values virtues. This will also provide us with the opportunity to be successful in the present and future lifetimes, until we exhaust all the kilesa. At the same time, if the parents want to conceive a meritorious child, they, too, must focus on performing good deeds, chant, and meditate until their minds are clear and bright. If they build their own merits, they can receive a meritorious child into their lives who will bring happiness to that family. Chapter 6 Teaching Your Unborn Child Every parent wants their child to be healthy and good. However, there are many parents who do not understand that in order to have a good child they have to practice good behavior and be prepared to become a father and a mother even before they are married. They should not wait to begin after the baby has arrived. By then, they will not be good role models for their child. It is then unlikely that he/she will grow up to be the good child that his/her parents desire. Hence, it is good to introduce the subject of Transferring Good Behavior to the Baby in the Womb. Transferring good behavior to the baby according to Buddhist teachings should be performed even before the baby is born. The Warm Hearted Family 90 The Birth of a Meritorious Person The Warm Hearted Family 91 Teaching your Unborn Child