This benefit takes effects very quickly. Once we do good things, our mind becomes purer. We do not have to wait until the next life, but it occurs in our mind instantly.
There are two types of previously accumulated merit:
1. Cleanses and purifies our mind and speech 2. Brings happiness, progress and further advancements
Merit means ‘goodness’ or ‘happiness’ It is something which, if it arises in the mind, will cause the mind to become pure and free of cloudiness
An example effect of the ceremony of pouring water to dedicate merit to the dead people.
An audience has some questions about making merit with or without money. She also doubted about making merit with the winning bet.
Schedule of the Merit Activities on the Earth Day 2011
The summary pictures of the International Dhammadayada Ordination Program Special generation The golden light was shining bright, The international ordinands were shining the Dhamma light, All ordinands will make the world bright by Dhamma light
Dhammakaya Nagano Temple arranged the merit activities on December 12th, 2010.
An audience built many temple in his country and the oversea countries. What will he get from building the temple?