We practise sharing merits with those who have passed away, like King Bimbisara did in the time of the Buddha. But we shouldn’t wait until we are dead to get merit; being alive now we have the great opportunity to build goodness through giving, virtue, and mental cultivation. This gives us an inner wealth that cannot be stolen away and goes with us when we die.

To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Daily live sessions at 7pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).