Merit, 6 Definition(s)
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6 DEFINITION(S):
Merit is essentially "good Karma." It can be gained in a number of ways. Many of these involve interaction between the sangha and the laity. For example, when a lay person gives a monk food, they gain merit. Acting in a moral manner, teaching the proper belief, preaching, and chanting also gain an individual merit. Worship of the Buddha can also bring merit. The notion of merit plays the largest role in Theravada Buddhism.
Added: 02.Jun.2008 |
Source: Exploring Religions:
Buddhism Glossary
Merit is essentially "good Karma." It can be gained in a number of ways. Many of these involve interaction between the sangha and the laity. For example, when a lay person gives a monk food, they gain merit. Acting in a moral manner, teaching the proper belief, preaching, and chanting also gain an individual merit. Worship of the Buddha can also bring merit. The notion of merit plays the largest role in Theravada Buddhism.
Added: 27.Sep.2008 |
Source: Barricks:
Official Buddhism Glossary
The auspicious power of wholesome action that brings positive karmic results
Added: 28.Sep.2008 |
Source: Insight Meditation Society:
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
MERIT. The idea of transfer of the merit from one s religious practice to another person or for the good of other beings is generally regarded as non canonical in Theravada Buddhism although it is quite common in practice. In Mahayana Buddhism the dedication of merit for the good of other beings is an essential part of all ritual practice.
Added: 01.Oct.2008 |
Source: Geoffrey and Santi's Webpage:
Glossary for Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism
The good fortune created by virtuous actions. It is the potential power to increase our good qualities and produce happiness.
Added: 23.Nov.2008 |
Source: Kadampa:
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
The good fortune created by virtuous actions. It is the potential power to increase our good qualities and produce happiness.
Added: 06.Apr.2009 |
Source: Mahakaruna:
Glossary
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| · Reversible Merit | patti-dāna. | 1 desc. | |
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| · Merit and Virtue | These two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. However,... | 2 desc. | |
| · Dedication of Merit | See "Transference of Merit." | 1 desc. | |
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| · Collection of merit | A virtuous action motivated by bodhichitta that is a main ca... | 1 desc. | |
| · Streams Of Merit | puññadhārā. | 1 desc. | |
| · Four Streams Of Merit | the 4 streams of: puñña-dhārā. - For transference of merit, ... | 1 desc. | |
| · Field for Accumulating Merit | Generally, the Three Jewels. Just as external seeds grow in ... | 1 desc. | |
| · Punna | merit, meritorious action, virtue, righteousness | 5 desc. | |
| · Abhisanda Sutta | 1. Abhisanda Sutta (3) - Unvarying loyalty to the Buddha, ... | 1 desc. | |
| · Patti Dāna | lit. 'giving of the acquired', i.e. 'transference of merit.'... | 1 desc. | |
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