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In Mahāyāna Buddhism, transfer of merit became an essential aspect of the ideal of the bodhisattva, the Buddha-to-be, who uses his merits to help all living beings. Transfer of merit is widely practiced in all Buddhist countries, in ceremonies, festivals, and daily practice. In the present day, transfer of merit has become an intrinsic part ...
The purposes for merit transfer differ. In many Buddhist countries, transferring merit is connected to the notion of an intermediate state. The merit that is transferred to the deceased will help them to cross over safely to the next rebirth. [222] Some Mahāyāna traditions believe that it can help deceased relatives to attain the Pure Land. [16]
There are several Buddhist universities in the United States. Some of these have existed for decades and are accredited. Others are relatively new and are either in the process of being accredited or else have no formal accreditation. The list includes: Dhammakaya Open University – located in Azusa, California, part of the Thai Wat Phra ...
the ten merit transferences (shihuixiang 十迴向): 1. saving all beings yet free from the form of all beings; 2. not destroying [phenomenal distinctions while realizing the non-substantiality of all distinctions]; 3. equality with all the buddhas; 4. reaching every corner of the universe [to pay homage to all the buddhas]; 5. a treasury of ...
Buddhist Universities — other Buddhist educational institutions of higher learning. For Buddhist Studies and its related subjects. Subcategories.
Transference of merit is the idea that Buddhas and bodhisattvas can transfer their immense stores of merit (puṇya, a beneficial protective force that is accumulated by good deeds), to other beings. This idea is found in many Mahayana sutras. [ 190 ]
In Theravāda Buddhism, devotional ceremonies can be classified as ceremonies for making merit (doing good deeds, e.g. offerings to monks), ceremonies to ward off danger (e.g. chanting certain Buddhist texts) and ceremonies adapted from folk religion. Almost all lay practices are focused on making merit, and gaining a personal spiritual benefit ...
List of Buddhist temples in Bangladesh; List of Buddhists. ... Transfer of merit; Trapusa and Bahalika; Trāyastriṃśa; Tricivara; Tricycle: The Buddhist Review;