There is a method by which giving just a little can yield a thousandfold return! The Buddhist sutras have long revealed this secret — it not only allows one to accumulate merit and avert misfortunes, but also brings peace and blessings to one’s family.
So, what does “giving one and gaining ten thousand” truly mean? Through insightful stories and parables, Grandmaster JinBodhi explains this profound truth, teaching us how a small act of giving can bring immense blessings in return.
00:00:00 The Secret of Giving One and Receiving Ten Thousandfold In Return | Earth Store Bodhisattva Chanting Class Day 7
00:00:05 “Earth Store Bodhisattva’s Vow Sutra” Chapter 10:”Measuring the Merit of Offerings”
◎Q&A on The Earth Store Sutra
00:02:21 Why do kings and nobles also personally make offerings?
00:06:16 How have famous emperors protected the Dharma?
00:10:13 What is “dedication of merit”? How does it work?
00:19:18 Can small merits be dedicated in a significant way?
00:20:18 Why does the dedication of merit lead to gaining a thousandfold from a single offering?
◎Chanting:
00:33:03 Chanting the Earth Store Bodhisattva Heart Mantra
◎Stories of Offering to the Buddha:
01:24:27 Maudgalyayana’s Younger Brother
01:38:15 Why do some people gain wealth in this life while others must wait for the next life?