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Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
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Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
67, Power through merit 116, One drop at a time fills up a jar 116, With merit you will succeed in everything 119, Born to pursue prosperity 117, Fruit of merit 117, Only those with a pure heart will
This text emphasizes the transformative power of merit in life. It discusses how cultivating merit leads to success, prosperity, and happiness. The focus is on performing good deeds, maintaining a pur
Understanding the Importance of Merit
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Understanding the Importance of Merit
…nce. Meditate frequently. Before merit can be generated, there is a great deal of effort involved. Merit making can be complete only when the following elements are present: faith, a good "field of merit," an ac…
Merit is essential for success and happiness, requiring faith and good deeds. Cherish your merit and make the most of every opportunity to acquire more, as it serves as your refuge from life's defilem
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
someone who is angry or hateful. When we are happy and content with ourselves, we project a personality of self-confidence and social grace. For this reason, merit can indeed change our personality to
Merit is an integral part of our personality, bringing satisfaction and contentment while enhancing social grace and self-confidence. It cannot be transferred, as it belongs solely to the individual.
The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
79. COME REAP YOUR MERIT Invite your friends to come and reap merit at the temple. I feel pity for them, fearing that they may find themselves erroneously trading into an unhappy realm. Persuade them
This text discusses the concept of merit in Buddhism, illustrating its importance for spiritual success and future lives. It encourages individuals to invite friends to perform merit-making activities
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
85. PURIFIED MIND As I converse with various people, I keep my mind always in its purified state, always centered in merit and in Dhamma. No greed, anger, or nonsense are allowed to defile me. In the
The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' suffering while acknowledging that e
Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
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Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
103. WISHES COME THROUGH I made the following resolution while leaving a robe-offering ceremony to monks on the occasion of the Magha Puja Day® in which I was the ceremonial leader. Bring your mind to
The text reflects on the practice of making merit during the Magha Puja Day, emphasizing the importance of intention in offerings. It conveys that merit can be shared and received by others, and the o
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun
The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,
Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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 tha
The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
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Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
"Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won't have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi
This text discusses the emotional struggle of helping a father diagnosed with cancer who lacks faith in Buddhism. A senior monk advises that a patient's state of mind is crucial for their afterlife. I
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
71. ONLY THOSE WITH A PURE HEART WILL BE WITH ME A person with a pure heart and a clear mind, one whose focus is on gaining merit, is the only kind of person I want to have in my company. Those with d
This text emphasizes that only individuals with a pure heart and clear mind, focused on gaining merit, belong together. Merely being in good company does not ensure merit; active participation in buil
The Importance of Merit in Success
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The Importance of Merit in Success
71 71 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXIX Merit Support Merit is the source of happiness and success for life. In the business world, the importance of decision making means that only a 'yes' or 'no' can ruin
Merit is fundamental to achieving happiness and success in life. In the business realm, decision-making carries significant weight, where a simple 'yes' or 'no' can greatly impact one's career. Many i
Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
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Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
97. DO ONLY GOOD DEEDS Build only good kamma. End all evils in this lifetime, so only good kamma will be ours in future lifetimes. We are still subject to rebirth because of the defilements we car
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
106. HELP FROM MERIT A layperson asked if she ran into obstacles and was far away from me, what she should do to get help from me (through my power of virtue). I advised her to recall the virtues from
This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues gained from good deeds can assist in difficult tim
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
The Journey of Meditation and Merit Making
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The Journey of Meditation and Merit Making
ERVICE S Ever since then, I have been watching the DMC program consistently. If I miss the program for a single day, I feel uncomfortable. After three months, I decided not to return the satellite dis
This narrative details a personal journey of embracing meditation and merit-making practices, overcoming familial challenges, and fostering a deeper connection with spirituality. The author describes
The Importance of Merit and Time
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The Importance of Merit and Time
22. WE ARE PUPPETS I reflect on death, realizing that time waits for no one. That's why I made 'Kathina" offerings, re robe offerings to monks, while I still could. Any day could be my last. I don't k
This text reflects on the significance of making merit and the inevitable passage of time. It emphasizes that life is fleeting and encourages readers to perform good deeds while they can, as merit is