83. MAKE MERIT AND USE
MERIT IN THE RIGHT WAY
In order to establish the Buddhadak Center, I had to fight all of the time. Initially it was with the boat thieves. Even now, there is always something to resolve. But through it all, I kept my heart pure by thinking of the merits I have made in the past, the merit I am making in the present, and the merits I plan to make in the future. It gives me the strength to fight for my do
This is "using" my merit wisely. In the entire world, no one can help me but me. How do I help myself? By creating virtue and eliminating evil within me.
May 24, 1981
84. ACCUMULATE MERIT
Each time you come to the temple, you gain a little more merit. It’s like putting money in your piggy bank. If you do not come you will not gain.
August 29, 1981