THIRD SUNDAY TRANSFERENCE OF MERITS

In Buddhism, merit refers to positive actions or deeds that lead to wholesome consequences. Humans can accumulate merits through acts of generosity, ethical conduct (precepts), and meditation. These merits are believed to influence our afterlife and contribute to our spiritual well-being.

One remarkable aspect of human existence is the ability to transfer accumulated merits to others, especially departed ancestors and loved ones.

When we dedicate merits to those who have passed away, it has several effects:

• Less Suffering: Those suffering will experience relief.

• Increased Joy: Those with little joy will receive more joy.

• Gratitude: Our departed loved ones will rejoice in our merits.

• Positive States: They will be in a more pleasurable state of existence.

Our temple holds a transference of merit ceremony every 3rd Sunday of the month. During this monthly event, the Sangha (community of monks) chants the Abhidhamma Scripture.

The Abhidhamma Scripture is the same scripture that the Lord Buddha delivered to His deceased mother and other heavenly beings in the second level of heaven (Tavatimsa).

Participants in the ceremony are encouraged to calm their minds, recollect their merits, and transfer them to their ancestors and departed loved ones.

This ceremony allows practitioners to share their accumulated merits with those who have passed away, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and compassion across time and space.

9:40 AM Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem

10:00 AM Meditation

10:30 AM Observance of the 5 Precepts and Transference of merit ceremony

10:50 AM Food Offering to the Sangha

11:15 AM Ceremony ends/Lunch

• Please wear white clothes or polite attire.

• Please provide a photo or list the names of your loved ones for the ceremony.

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