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This is an appropriate time for me to conclude my dhamma lecture. Before we leave, let us spread loving- kindness for a few minutes. Let our mind be empty and unburdened, humbly recall the merits that we have made, humbly take these merits into our body, into our mind until they are full. Then, spread these merits out widely with no boundary and no limits. We resolve that these merits should go to our benefactors—be they our parents, our teachers as well as all celestial beings here and everywhere.
If our benefactors could receive our merits, may they rejoice with us and our good deeds. If they are suffering, may they soon be free from sufferings. If they are happy, may their happiness increase. One benefit of our spreading happiness and loving-kindness is that the more we give, the more we receive in return. There is nothing more special than spreading happiness and good wishes to others—they come from extremely meritorious mind.
Finally, may the greatness of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and the merits that we have made, support us to reach all of our goals until we attain nibbana.
