Merit (Buddhism)
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Merit (Buddhism)
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Merit is a concept considered fundamental to Buddhist ethics. It is a beneficial and protective force which accumulates as a result of good deeds, acts, or thoughts. Merit-making is important to Buddhist practice: merit brings good and agreeable results, determines the quality of the next life and contributes to a person's growth towards enlightenment. In addition, merit is also shared with a deceased loved one, in order to help the deceased in their new existence. Despite modernization, merit-m
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Concept considered fundamental to Buddhist ethics
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merit_(Buddhism)
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2006-04-04T02:07:31Z
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2024-09-08T08:50:31Z
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