The Benefits of Expressing Respect to Those Worthy of Respect
To have continue right views in any situation.
The Ten Ways to accrue Merits can be summarized into Three Simple Ways
Generosity helps to dissolves our stinginess, or our unwillingness to help others
The Fruits of Merit are Not a Miracle
Those people who are habitually pessimistic, angry, greedy, etc, always attract negative things to themselves
Warnings
Once we know that accumulating good deeds is good for us, we should not procrastinate and neglect to do it regularly
Examples of the outcome of Merit:
1. A long life because one did not kill in the past 2. Freedom from illness because one did not treat animals badly or cause them distress
Good Deeds from the Past
“If a fruit has an exquisite taste, that taste is something which it has brought with it from the seed
Points for Consideration:
In many countries, there is growth in materialism, civilization and consumer goods, job availability and the ability to earn high salaries
What is an appropriate Area and Location
An appropriate area and location means a good environment that is not poisonous (non-toxic) to either physical and/or mental health
Those That Are Not Worthy of Respect
Do not worship objects or persons who are not worth to be worshipped. It will lead us astray and make us believe in what is wrong
Persons Worthy of Respect
Persons worthy of respect are those who perform good deeds as if their lives depend on it and their goodness should be remembered by us
