Transference-of Merit: 1 definition
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Transference-of Merit means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinespatti-dāna.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Pattidana, Pattanumodana, Anumodana, Four Streams Of Merit, Ten Meritorious Deeds, Avatamsaka Sutra, Punna Kiriya Vatthu, Patti.
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What Kamma is (by Sayadaw U Thittila)
Kamma 2 - World Of Desires < [Part 3 - Classification Of Kamma]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 219-220 - The Story of Nandiya < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
Verse 43 - The Story of Soreyya < [Chapter 3 - Citta Vagga (Mind)]
A Brief Outline of Buddhism (by U Po Sa)
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
A Simple Guide to Life (by Robert Bogoda)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Fourfold Kamma < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]