Executive Summary: Merit of Printing and Distributing Dhamma Books
A case study from the Dream in Dream Kindergarten revealing the ultimate merit of illumination: “The gift of Dhamma excels all other gifts.” Propagating spiritual knowledge blesses the donor with supreme intellect, crystal-clear eyesight, and the status of a brilliant scholar in every lifetime.
1. The Bestower of Intellectual Light
During her lifetime, this woman had a profound passion for reading and studying the Dhamma. Whenever she encountered excellent and beneficial Dhamma books or prayer manuals, she would use her own funds to commission the printing of thousands of copies. She distributed these books entirely for free (Dhamma Dana) to temples, schools, and the general public. Her sole intention was that whoever read them might open their spiritual eyes and escape suffering. Providing wisdom to others is widely regarded as the most noble form of charity.
2. The Blessings of Dhamma Dana
- Reborn a Genius with Supreme Intellect: When reborn as a human, this merit guarantees she will possess an exceptionally sharp, brilliant mind and a photographic memory. She will understand complex subjects with absolute clarity and be recognized as a natural genius capable of solving problems effortlessly.
- Crystal-Clear Vision: The act of printing legible texts for others to read physically reflects back, granting her beautiful, bright eyes and flawless vision. She will not suffer from eye diseases, nor will she experience premature nearsightedness or farsightedness.
- Unerring Life Path and Rapid Enlightenment: The illumination generated by Dhamma Dana will light her life’s path, preventing her from ever falling into Wrong View. She will possess Right View (Samma Ditthi) from birth, immune to the temptations of vices. Furthermore, when she practices meditation, she will attain the inner Dhammakaya with astonishing speed and ease.
3. Luang Por’s Teaching
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the Buddha’s teaching: “Sabbadanam Dhammadanam Jinati—The gift of Dhamma excels all other gifts.” While material wealth can only temporarily relieve physical suffering, spiritual wisdom enables humans to extinguish mental suffering and escape the cycle of Samsara permanently. Anyone who consistently performs Dhamma Dana—whether by printing physical Dhamma books or sharing spiritual media online—is guaranteed the Perfection of Wisdom (Panna Parami), a blessing that will remain with them until they reach Nirvana.
