Fourth Sunday · Transference of Merits 回向功德 · 每月第四个星期日
Human life is precious as we can perform good deeds such as giving, precepts observation, meditation in accumulation of merits. These merits will determine our afterlife. The other wonderous thing that we can do as humans is the ability to transfer our accumulated merits to departed ancestors and loved ones.
"When we dedicate merits to the deceased, those who are suffering will suffer less, those who are suffering a little will no longer suffer, those who have a little joy will receive more joy, those with lots of joy will get even more joyous. Our departed loved ones will rejoice in our merits with gratitude when they suffer less and are in a pleasurable state of existence."
— The Abbot of Dhammakaya Temple, Thailand
DCS holds a transference of merit ceremony on every 4th Sunday of the month. In this monthly ceremony, the Sangha will be chanting the Abhidhamma Scripture, which is the scripture the Lord Buddha delivered to His deceased mother and other heavenly beings in the second level of heaven, Tavatimsa. During the Sangha's chanting, we are to calm our minds, recollect our merits and transfer them to our ancestors and departed loved ones.
We welcome everyone to join us for this ceremony at DCS.
- Transfer your accumulated merits to departed ancestors and loved ones
- The Sangha chants the Abhidhamma Scripture — the same scripture delivered by the Lord Buddha to His deceased mother
- Calm your mind and recollect your merits during the chanting
