Executive Summary: Merit of Building Toilets for Temples and Public Places
A case study from the Dream in Dream Kindergarten revealing the massive merit of alleviating suffering. Building restrooms (Vejakuti) for the Sangha and the public physically cures chronic diseases, eliminates deeply rooted suffering, and provides effortless solutions to life’s problems.
1. The Sanctuary of Relief
During her lifetime, this woman noticed that a rural temple she visited hosted massive crowds for meditation retreats, yet the restrooms were horribly dilapidated and insufficient. This forced monks and practitioners to endure severe physical discomfort. She enthusiastically stepped forward as the primary sponsor, utilizing her wealth to construct a large, impeccably clean, and highly sanitary restroom facility for the temple. Providing a hygienic space for others to eliminate waste and instantly relieve physical suffering is a profound charity that grants immediate comfort.
2. The Blessings of Building Restrooms
- Perfect Health and Cure for Diseases: When reborn as a human, this merit physically guarantees a flawless internal and excretory system. She will never suffer from constipation, hemorrhoids, or colon cancer. If she ever falls ill, this specific merit magically attracts the absolute best doctors and medicines, curing her completely and astonishingly fast.
- Effortless Relief from Mental Anguish: The merit of relieving physical pressure directly impacts the mind. Whenever she faces severe life crises, crushing stress, or emotional trauma, she will effortlessly find a way to “release” and resolve the situation. Her problems will dissipate rapidly, leaving her mind feeling utterly light, spacious, and pressure-free.
- Celestial Wealth and a Radiant Mansion: Upon passing away, her inner body ascended to the Tavatimsa Heaven as a celestial maiden. Her celestial mansion is impeccably spotless, blindingly radiant, and emits a sweet, heavenly fragrance everywhere—the direct result of building a clean space to relieve the suffering of others.
3. Luang Por’s Teaching
Luang Por Dhammajayo cites the Buddha’s teaching: giving physical and mental comfort to others guarantees comfort in return. Building restrooms for a temple literally “eliminates the suffering” (Plod Took) of the masses. Consequently, this merit ensures that no suffering, stress, or toxins can ever accumulate in the donor’s mind or body. It is a highly specialized merit that flushes away obstacles and impurities, creating a pristine space for boundless happiness and light to flow into one’s life.
