Universiti Sains Malaysia Buddhist Society
· Learning Dhamma ·
· Cultivating Virtue
· Blessing Families and Nation
· Ten Meritorious Deeds Practice
🙏 On October 9 (Tuesday), 2018, teachers and students of the Buddhist Society at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang gathered to cultivate the Ten Meritorious Deeds, nurturing young minds with Dhamma wisdom and illuminating their lives with wholesome deeds.
The wisdom of the Buddha is not only for adults — it is one of the most precious gifts a child can receive. When children learn to give, observe precepts, meditate, show reverence, serve others, rejoice in others' merits, share merits, listen to Dhamma, teach Dhamma, and uphold right views, they plant seeds not only for themselves but also for their families, society, and the nation.
I. The Meaning of Wholesome Deeds for Children
Wholesome deeds are a child's greatest wealth.
The Buddha taught in the Dhammapada:
"Not a mother, nor a father, nor any other relative can do more for the well-being of one than a rightly-directed mind can."
The best gift parents can give is not wealth or status, but a heart inclined toward goodness and wisdom.
Through the Ten Meritorious Deeds, children learn to:
🌱 Cultivate gratitude — appreciating the kindness of parents, teachers, and society
🌱 Establish right view — discerning good from evil, building a wholesome life direction
🌱 Accumulate good kamma — paving a bright path for their future
🌱 Tame the mind — developing focus and inner peace through meditation
A child with wholesome roots is a blessing to the family and a treasure to the nation.
II. Family: Wholesome Roots Bring Harmony
The family is the foundation of society; children are its future.
When children bring the Dhamma home:
🏠 Filial piety — learning gratitude and respect for parents
🏠 Sibling harmony — learning to share and rejoice in others' happiness
🏠 Reduced conflict — cultivating virtue and right view, avoiding harmful habits
A child who learns the Dhamma is the best catalyst for family harmony.
III. Nation and Society: Wholesome Deeds as Foundation
The prosperity of a nation lies in its talents; the cultivation of talent lies in education.
"When more people practice the Ten Wholesome Deeds, society will become fair, just, harmonious, and kind, with fewer violations of law and social conflicts."
The future leaders of our nation are not far away — they are in today's classrooms. When children in school:
📿 Observe the Five Precepts — refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxicants
📖 Chant and learn Dhamma — purifying the mind with sacred sounds, cultivating mindfulness
🧘 Practice meditation — growing in stillness and awareness
🙏 Offer and serve — developing a sense of responsibility and dedication to others
They become not only better individuals but also:
✅ Good citizens — honest, trustworthy, and helpful
✅ Capable talents — grateful, compassionate, and socially responsible
IV. The Ten Meritorious Deeds and Their Impact on Children
Meritorious Deed Meaning for Children Long-term Impact
Giving Learning to share and give Cultivates generosity and gratitude
Virtue Discerning right from wrong Builds self-discipline and character
Meditation Learning focus and stillness Enhances learning and emotional regulation
Reverence Respecting elders and teachers Cultivates humility and gratitude
Service Helping others Builds responsibility and empathy
Rejoicing Joy in others' success Develops an open and generous heart
Transference Sharing merits Cultivates altruism
Listening Hearing the Dhamma Establishes right view
Teaching Sharing the Dhamma Develops communication and compassion
Right View Establishing a wholesome worldview Lifelong wisdom
V. Dhammapada Reflection
"If a man does what is good, he should do it again and again; he should take delight in it; the accumulation of merit leads to happiness."
— Dhammapada, Verse 118
Wholesome deeds are not a one-time event but repeated cultivation and continuous accumulation.
May every teacher and student at Universiti Sains Malaysia:
🌺 Carry today's wholesome roots into daily life
🌺 Nourish the mind with Dhamma, illuminate life with right view
🌺 Become the pride of their families, the pillars of society, and the hope of the nation
VI. Gratitude and Blessings
We express our gratitude to:
Universiti Sains Malaysia — for providing a pure venue for this practice
The Buddhist Society teachers — for guiding students to draw near to the Triple Gem
All participants — for joining with sincere hearts
May the merits of this practice be dedicated:
🕊️ To harmony at Universiti Sains Malaysia and the well-being of all teachers and students
📿 To all participants — may they grow in merit and wisdom, and have a bright future
🙏 To families, society, and the nation — may all be blessed with peace and harmony
Buddha Sāsanaṃ Ciraṃ Tiṭṭhatu.
May the Buddha's Dispensation be Prolonged.
🙏 "Sabbe Sattā Bhavantu Sukhitattā."
May all beings be well, happy, and filled with Dhamma joy!
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