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Transference of Merit
Whenever a good deed is done, you will accumulate good merits, acts, or thoughts and which will be carried throughout the life of the subsequent incarnations. Merits can be gained in a number of ways whether you choose to follow the Buddhist context or just doing good deeds as part of your daily lifestyle.
One can "transfer" merit of an act they have perfomed to a deceased loved one in order to diminish the deceased's suffering in theor new existence or may be rendered as "transfer of merit" or "dedication" and inviles the transfer of merit as a cause to bring about an effect.
For a foundation to a daily practice to "transfer of merit" or "dedication" or "rejoicing in other's merit" it is believed that these practices help develop a generous state of mind in the practitioner.
The practice of the transference of merit - the giving od one's merit - is an ancient and extremely widespread and common Buddhist practice. What it indicates is that spiritual practice is to be entered into in a generous spirit, not for the sake of acquiring merit exclusively for onself but for the benefit of others too. Indeed, only acts undertaken in this spirit are truly meritorious in the first place.
By rejoicing in the merit of others also indicates that, in undertaking meritorious acts, it is one's state of mind that is crucial; thus if one gives grudgingly, with an ungenerous heart, the auspiciousness of one's act is compromised; on the other hand, if one gives nothing at all but is deeply moved by another's act of generosity, then that in itself is an auspicious occasion, an act of merit.
Thus for many Buddhists it is customary at the end of Buddhist devotions and rituals to offer the merit generated during the ceremony for the benefit of other beings - either beings such as dead relatives, or all sentient beings - and in so doing to invite all present; whether they have directly participated in the ceremony or not, whether they have physical presence or are unseen spirits or gods; also to rejoice in the merit of the ceremony.
The Three bases of merit are:
Giving (Dāna) is the virtue of generosity of giving, a form of alms.
Virtue (Śīla) is a code of conduct that embraces a commitment to harmony and self-restraint with the principle motivation being non-violence, or freedom from causing harm. It has been variously described as virtue, right conduct, morality, moral discipline and precept.
Mental Development (Bhāvanā) literally means "development" or "cultivating" or "producing" in the sense of "calling into existence". It is normally used in conjunction with another word to form a phrase such as the cultivation/development of heart/mind or lovingkindness; and when the word is used on its own it signifies "Spiritual Cultivation".
Buddhist monks earn merits through mindfulness, meditation, chanting and other rituals. However as adviced by many masters, monks and commentary' that every human being/person can make merit by performing any these specific acts:
1) Giving alms (Dāna)
2) Observing virtue (Śīla)
3) Developing concentration (Bhāvana)
4) Honoring others (apacayana-maya)
5) Offering service (veyyavacca-maya)
6) Dedicating (or transferring) merits to others (pattidana-maya)
7) Rejoicing in other's merits (pattanumodana-maya)
8) Listening to Teachings (dhammassavana-maya)
9) Instructing others in the Teachings (dhammadesana-maya)
10) Straightening one's own views in accord with the Teachings (ditthujukamma)
The importance of Transference of Merit is really great to enhance one's life for a better, greater and brighter path in your lifetime. It can change your destiny for a smoother path and you will be able to help many in need with just reciting a few verse each time you tranfer merit once you have performed a good deed. You may be able to recite it daily in the evening before you retire for the night or after performing a charitable good deed. We have made it possible and to share it, so more people are able to benefit from this outcome; whether you are buddhist or in any other religion, you may recite the verse as it is made simplified to benefit more people. Click on the attachment below to download the recital.
View the recital of transference of merit in PDF format at this link
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