www.dmc.tv Merit accumulation brings happiness. The benevolent millionaire. Long time ago in Varanasi, there lived a man in a wealthy family. He was brought up as well as a prince. He mastered all the high-level Liberal Arts just at the age of 16. When his father passed away, the man inherited all the legacy and became a millionaire. He was kind, generous and compassionate. He wanted to help others so he built 6 pavilions for giving food to the poor. Located at North ,East, West and South gate of the City. One at the center of the city and last one in front of his mansion. Knowing he could not bring anything along afterlife, he donated a lot everyday. He also kept the Five Precepts and the Eight Precepts. Lord Buddha was not in presence at that era. Still, there was one Paccekka Buddha who, after 7 days of Nirodha-Mediataion, went on almsround. The Paccekka Buddha flew to his mansion because he perceived that the millionaire was the path to be Bodhisattva in the future. If the millionaire performed an act of merit to Paccekka Buddha, who was completely pure, the path would be less difficult. When a fine meal was being served, The Paccekka Buddha arrived at the mansion. Oho! what a great opportunity. A graceful monk visited my house. "Meal is ready, sire." "I wish to make immense merit today by giving this meal to that graceful monk. You, go and ask for his alms." "Certainly." Mara observed this all along. Seeing this the Mara thought... "That Paccekka Buddha haven't eaten ...
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