Merit

Aspiration for a Higher Life

Journal of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives

This article was originally published in the Pine Mountain Buddhist Temple Newsletter in January 2023.   The following dedication comes from Lama Shenpen Hookham’s book There’s More to Dying than Death: A Buddhist Perspective: Through the power of the truth … Continue reading →

How and Why Spiritual Merit ‘works’

Journal of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives

This article is based on a talk given by Rev. Master Mugō on the 5th April at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey. It was transcribed by Rev. Alina and edited by Julius Welby. We have just completed a ceremony which I … Continue reading →