⟡ Merits and Benefits of Supporting Buddhist Center Construction

"Cultivating merit in the Three Jewels is easy; sow a single penny and harvest ten thousand." Building temples and supporting Dharma propagation centers allows the Buddha's true teachings to remain in the world, sustaining the Buddha's wisdom lineage. Buddhist centers are the refuge for sentient beings seeking liberation and changing their destinies. By making vows to support them, the Dharma Wheel will naturally continue to turn and protect sentient beings. The merit of this is extraordinary, and the blessings obtained are inconceivable and inexhaustible!

The Lotus Sutra states: Sponsoring the construction of temples and Buddhist altars yields ten kinds of merit:

1. Evil karma accumulated from beginningless time is lightened or eradicated.

2. One is protected by deities, turning misfortune into auspiciousness.

3. Obstacles are removed, sparing one from retaliation by karmic enemies.

4. Demons and evil spirits cannot cause harm.

5. One is free from afflictions and ignorance.

6. One enjoys abundant food and clothing, and enduring prosperity.

7. All of one's words and actions bring joy to humans and deities.

8. One accumulates the dual provisions of merit and wisdom.

9. One is reborn in higher realms with a dignified appearance, endowed with both talent and prosperity.

10. One is reborn in a land where the Dharma can be heard, swiftly attaining Buddhahood.

Supporting the construction of a Buddhist center with Right Faith is an urgent and vital undertaking. Especially for a Buddhist center that unifies the Three Vehicles, integrates Exoteric and Esoteric teachings, and emphasizes authentic Dharma practice, the benefits brought to sentient beings are boundless and inexhaustible. For oneself, having the virtuous merit of supporting a Buddhist center with Right Faith will permanently attract light, hope, and the sublime fruit of merit, instantly dissolving life's obstacles and bringing eternal happiness and peace.

■ How to Participate

˙ You are welcome to register and support on behalf of living family and friends, companies, families, individuals, or deceased ancestors, karmic creditors, unborn children, and residence spirits.

˙ You may also dedicate the merit for specific wishes to be fulfilled. For example: "May John Smith successfully pass his promotion evaluation," or "May Jane Doe's cardiac procedure go smoothly."

Registered Name		Example
Living	Individual	John Smith
	Family	John Smith & Family
	Company / Organization	XX Co., Ltd., XX Association, XX Class
	Pet / Animal	Milo
Deceased	Deceased Ancestors	Late Jane Smith, Ancestors of John Smith, Ancestors of the Smith Family
	Karmic Creditors	Karmic Creditors of John Smith, Karmic Creditors of John Smith & Family, Karmic Creditors of XX Co., Ltd.
	Unborn Children	Unborn Child of John Smith
	Deceased Pets	Beloved Pet Teddy
	Residence Spirits	Residence Spirits of John Smith's house, or Residence Spirits of John Smith's house on 123 Main St.

[Prayer of Aspiration and Dedication]
You may recite the following dedication silently or before the Buddha:
"I, disciple [Your Name], have registered on behalf of [Registered Name] to support the Buddhist Center with an offering of $[Amount]. May this merit be dedicated to [Specific Wish / Person]."