What does it mean to accumulate virtue?

🌟 What is virtue? Let's understand its true meaning

💡 Points
"Accumulating virtue does not mean gaining something for yourself..

Rather, it means making sacrifices of yourself in a way, devoting yourself to others, and helping them in silence.

Many people say,Accumulate virtueYou've probably heard this phrase before, but surprisingly few people understand its true meaning.

🤫 The importance of doing things "silently"

The most important thing about virtue accumulation isDoing things "silently"is.

📝 Bad Example
When politicians make donations, they advertise their own names in large letters.

✨ Good example
"Who did this, please help" Good deeds done in secret

If we perform a good deed by naming him, the virtue of that deed disappears.

True virtue is,secret charity(An invisible good deed).

🌸 The essence of virtue and the deeper meaning of "thanks"

💫 Virtue is the invisible power of "yin"

Virtue is essentiallyThe invisible power of "shadow"is.

We use it every day.Thanks to youThe phrase "actually has a deep meaning."

🔍 The true meaning of "Thanks to you"
An expression of gratitude for the power of virtue passed down from generations of ancestors, the blessings of God, and the support of many people.

🌱 Law of karma: If you don't sow the seeds, the flowers won't bloom

Let’s think about causation

• ✅ There is a reason, so there is a connection
• ✅ There is a connection, there is a reason
• ✅ If you don't sow the seeds, the flowers won't bloom.
• ✅ The kind of flowers that bloom depend on your actions

⚠️ Note
The results of virtue do not come in one generation, but over three generations.

📈 A system of circulating virtue over three generations

The stages in the manifestation of virtue are as follows:

🌱 Stage 1: Foundations of Prosperity

This is a time to slowly build a foundation. It's a time when invisible efforts pile up.

🌿 Stage 2: Survival and development

This is a period of stability and continuity. The foundations are solidified and you will grow steadily.

🌺 Stage 3: Great Prosperity

This is a time of great blossoming, when the virtues of your ancestors will come to fruition and manifest as great accomplishments.

🚗 Toyota's example: From looms to global company

for example,ToyotaEven big companies like:

🧵 The Beginning: Started with weaving machine manufacturing
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🔧 A turning point: Switching to automobile manufacturing
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🌍 the current: Developed into a global automobile manufacturer

Behind this success lies the hardships and virtues accumulated by many of our ancestors. The reason it has continued is because of the virtues.

🙏 Practicing ancestral worship and gratitude

💝 The true meaning of "memorial service"

Memorial service is not just a ritual

🔥 What is true memorial service?

• 📿 Heartfelt gratitude to our ancestors
• 🕯️ Be specific in expressing your gratitude
• 💐 Don't just talk, show it with your actions
• 🍚 Careful offerings and heartfelt prayers

"NurtureAs the character "" is used,Cultivating our virtuesIt is an act.

⚡ The meaning of ancestral karma and unlucky years

🤔 Why do people have different destinies?

"Why do some people succeed and others fail?"

This question is always related to ancestral karma.

💭 Wisdom of ancient words
"The sins of the parents are repaid by the children"

📜 Basic meaning of proverbs

"The sins of the parents are repaid by the children(Repaying my debt to my parents)The consequences of the good and bad deeds of parents are manifested in their children.It's an old saying that means

🔍 Word components

• Cause and effect = Cause and effect relationship
• Reward = Consequences and retribution for actions

🌱 Buddhist background: Law of karma

This proverb is based on a fundamental Buddhist teaching:What goes around comes around" is based on

📿 What is karma?

• cause(cause) If you make Fruit(result) is born
• Good deeds bring good results, bad deeds bring bad results
• However, the results are not always visible to the individual.

🏠 Inheritance of Causation in Family Lineages

💫 Why does it affect children?

1. Spiritual Connection
   • Parents and children are deeply spiritually connected through blood ties
   • The virtues and karma of ancestors are passed on to descendants
2. Karma Cleansing
   • Children carry and purify the negative karma created by their parents
   • Spiritual growth transcends generations
3. Family Mission
   • The whole family is responsible for the process of one soul's growth

📊 Specific manifestations

🌟 Positive Causation

• Parental Good Deeds → Children's prosperity, health, and talent
• The virtues of our ancestors → Family development, social status
• The spirit of service → Happiness for descendants, harmonious human relationships

⚠️ Negative causation

• Parental misconduct → Children's illnesses, difficulties, and setbacks
• Ancestral debt → Decline of family lineage, recurring problems
• Selfish acts → Isolation and discord among descendants

🔄 Influence over three generations

📈 Causal Timeline

1. First generation – Sow the seeds (create the cause)
2. Second Generation – Sprouting (influence begins to appear)
3. Third Generation – Flowers bloom (the results are clear)

💡 The meaning of "Three generations to come"

• A good family continues to prosper for three generations.
• Bad karma can be cleared in three generations.
• The third generation is often the turning point.

🛡️ How to break negative karma

🙏 Practical solutions

1. Ancestor memorial service
   • Offering heartfelt thanks and offerings
   • Praising the merits of our ancestors and apologizing for our mistakes
2. Accumulation of virtue
   • Actively serving others
   • Accumulating hidden good deeds
3. Repentance and remorse
   • Recognize family issues and deal with them sincerely
   • Be determined not to repeat the same mistakes
4. Volunteer Activities
   • Accumulating virtue through social contribution
   • Helping those in need

🌈 Modern understanding

🧬 Including a scientific perspective

1. Genetic influences
   • Not only physical characteristics but also personality traits are inherited
   • Genetic and environmental interactions
2. environmental impact
   • Inheritance of family and educational environment
   • Inheritance of values and behavioral patterns
3. social impact
   • Inheritance of family reputation, connections, and economic status
   • Position in the local community

🎯 Points that are easily misunderstood

Common Misconceptions

• Giving up and saying, "It's fate, there's nothing I can do about it"
• Shifting the responsibility by blaming the parents
• Thinking too fatalistically

✅ Correct understanding

• Causation can be changed – Your actions from now on will change your future
• The responsibility is on you – Even if you are affected by your parents’ karma, it’s up to you to deal with it
• Opportunities for growth - Difficulties are a test for the growth of the soul

💪 Positive use

🌟 Use causality to your advantage

1. Gratitude
   • I am grateful for the good things I have received
   • Reflecting on the hardships of our ancestors
2. Awareness of responsibility
   • Understand that your actions will affect your future generations
   • Striving to leave a better legacy
3. Purification Practices
   • Actively purifying negative causes
   • Aiming to improve the entire family

🎊 Summary: Beyond Causation

"The sins of the parents are repaid by the children" This proverb is not merely fatalistic.

Rather,How important is what you do?It is a profound teaching that teaches us:

🎯 The true meaning of unlucky years

The unlucky year is simply "A year when bad things happen" is not

🎌 The true meaning of unlucky years

• 🔄 An important time to settle ties inherited from ancestors
• 🤝 Especially when we need to have a servant's heart
• 💪 When it's necessary to serve others
• ✨ Not to ward off evil spirits,Accomplish misfortune"season

In unlucky years, you can act proactively for the good of others.A great opportunity to gain virtueThis is what happens.

🔄 Master-disciple relationships and the cycle of soul growth

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent-child vs. teacher-student relationships

Relationships	Study period	Features
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and children	1st generation	Basic love and life wisdom
👨‍🏫 Master and disciple	3 generations	Deep spiritual teachings and enlightenment

It is said that in a master-disciple relationship, it takes three rebirths for a person to finally learn the deepest teachings.

🧘‍♂️ The Example of Buddha’s Disciples
It is said that he was reborn many times, attained enlightenment, and eventually became a bodhisattva and walked the path of saving people.

✨ Practicing virtue: What you can do starting today

💫 Virtue is a lasting investment

To accumulate virtue is toThis is not just a problem for today or tomorrow, but something that will be passed down to future generations for all eternity.It is something.

🎯 Specific practice methods

🤲 Helping people in need

Naturally, we provide support without expecting anything in return.

🌈 Supporting people's happiness

"How People Can Be HelpedAlways think about

💯 Be consistent in what you say

Always do what you say you will do (this is calledMakoto")

🙏 Good prayers and practices

Pray for good things and put them into action

📝 The deeper meaning of "sincerity"

💎 Makoto(Makoto)What is

• 🗣️ What you say becomes reality
• 🌟 Say good things and good things will happen
• ⚠️ If you say bad things, bad things will happen
• 🎯 Perfect match between words and actions

This is the basis of prayer and leads to accumulating virtue.

🎊 Summary: Start your virtuous life today

🌟 The essence of virtue

To accumulate virtue is toStart by helping others instead of just thinking about yourself.is.

📋 Actions you can take today

1. 🤐 Be mindful of hidden virtues: Doing good deeds in silence
2. 🙏 Don't Forget to Be Thankful:Thanks to you" with a heart of
3. 👥 Acting for the people: If you see someone in trouble, naturally lend a hand
4. 💬 Words and deeds match：I always do what I say
5. 🔄 Continue: Be aware that it will be passed down to future generations, not just one generation

💝 lastly

Anyone can do this, but the reality is that not many people actually do it. So start today by helping others and improving yourself.

Not just praying,Be sure to put it into practiceThat is the path to true virtue.

🌈 Why don't you start accumulating virtue today?
Starting with small acts of kindness,Big circle of happinessLet's spread the word!

I think the important thing is,Don't push yourself too hard" I also think it's important.

What I keep in mind is,room"That is what I mean.

If you practice only what you can afford, you can also take care of yourself..

It would be counterproductive if you push yourself too hard and end up ruining yourself..

So, as the saying goes, "Every little bit counts," so if each of you can make and maintain this little bit of leeway,

We can all help each other and provide help to those in need without putting too much strain on them!

This is the original "Spirit of harmony"Isn't this at the root of it all?

I believe that acting without any leeway leads to overdoing it, and overdoing it is an unwanted, useless thing that benefits no one.

With just a little extra time, this gathering will create a wonderful place for life.The source of kindnessI would be happy if we could share that it is like Ajinomoto.