QUESTION 25: MORALITY HOLDS GREAT SIGNIFICANCE IN MEDITATION PRACTICE, WITH REVERENCE FOR THE BUDDHA BEING AN ESSENTIAL VIRTUE. COULD YOU ELABORATE ON THIS?

ANSWER: In life, many dream of becoming good and virtuous individuals. However, while some succeed in embodying righteousness, others fall into dishonor and moral corruption. The reason for this divergence lies in the presence or absence of merit.

Those who possess merit have the inner strength to overcome their weaknesses and remain steadfast in virtue. Conversely, those who lack merit find themselves powerless against temptation and hardship, gradually succumbing to moral corruption. This hidden merit is none other than the profound reverence for the venerable ones, the enlightened saints, and above all, the Buddha.

We are truly fortunate to have an absolutely enlightened Buddha to whom we can offer our deepest reverence. Through this sincere reverence, the blessings in our lives naturally grow and flourish. The merit generated from venerating the Buddha is immeasurable, for He is an inexhaustible source of blessings for all beings.

Without this deep reverence, one may struggle to sustain moral integrity when confronted with life's uncertainties and challenges. It is through this unwavering veneration that we gradually develop the inner fortitude to remain steadfast in righteousness.Meditation is a challenging and demanding path. Yet, holding the Buddha in deep reverence provides an unshakable foundation of support.

This reverence strengthens us, enabling us to overcome obstacles and difficulties in our meditation journey. There will be moments of restlessness, where the mind becomes entangled in distractions and incessant thoughts.

However, the very act of recognizing a wandering mind and regaining awareness is not solely a personal effort, as it is the power of hidden merit at work! By bowing before the Buddha and paying obeisance to Him each day with heartfelt sincerity, seeking His guidance and blessings for ourselves and all beings to follow the true Dharma—we invite the Buddha's presence into our lives to lead us, step by step, along the sacred path of meditation.

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