Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness : หน้า 140/200

Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter than, a midday sun. Its brightness is soothing and pleasant to look at, more soothing and pleasing than the light of a full moon. The merit sphere is the source of all success and happiness. From the time an ordinary person performs his virtue until the time he becomes an enlightened one, it is the force of merit that sustains him. Merit is the cause of all positivity and prosperity. It is the positive energy that enables one to have pleasant appearance, physical strength, good health, good wealth, freedom from illness, long life, good personal quality, intelligence and abilities. Merit is the force behind every success. It is the power of merit that helps one achieve success in a field that he or she is not even educated in. It is also the force of merit that helps one succeed easily in life without facing obstacles. Merit is the driving force that propels one to be reborn in the happy realm, to possess heavenly wealth, and to achieve spiritual attainment that leads to Nibana.