Dedication of Merits

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In Vajrayāna tradition, the dedication of merits is considered the most essential final step in any virtuous practice. No matter how small the action—reciting a mantra, offering a candle, or simply cultivating a wholesome thought—its true power is realized only when the merit is dedicated for the welfare of all beings.

This aspiration verse, invoking Chenrezig as the embodiment of boundless compassion, expresses the heartfelt wish that the practitioner may swiftly accomplish the qualities of Great Compassion itself. Through dedicating merit in this way, one’s practice becomes limitless, extending beyond the boundaries of personal benefit and merging with the enlightened intention of the Bodhisattvas.

Reciting this dedication daily softens the heart and aligns one’s intention with the Bodhisattva ideal. It reminds the practitioner to transform personal merit into universal compassion, ensuring that every virtuous action becomes a cause for collective well-being. Over time, this practice reshapes the mind toward openness, empathy, and spontaneous compassionate response.

Source: Melodious Dharma Sound

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