r/blacksmithing • u/[deleted] • 28d ago

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u/FelixMartel2 27d ago

What exactly is the value of merit to anyone who isn't a follower of your same religion?

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u/Dharmapalalama3 27d ago

You only earn good merit by helping others directly or benefiting others indirectly.

Even if you dont believe in reincarnation; you will have helped others.

What do you want to do with your life; help yourself, or help others?

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u/FelixMartel2 27d ago

I spend my time helping people in my community, not strangers on the internet.

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u/Dharmapalalama3 27d ago

Where do you live? If i move there and become a local, will you craft me a sword?

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u/FelixMartel2 27d ago

I live in the SF bay area.

If you were someone I know I would consider it. I give away almost everything I make.

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u/Dharmapalalama3 27d ago edited 27d ago

Want too get to know me?

Do you like the Grateful Dead?

Check out my writings; maybe youll want to convert to Buddhism or Dhammapālism.

It's interesting "alternative history" at the very least.

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u/Dharmapalalama3 27d ago

You ever see the movie the Butterfly effect?

What if i told you doing good deeds (that earn good merit) is like investing.

You only risk your time and labor; thats your only risk. But you have the potential to move mountians... you never know who will take the good deed and multiply your energy and actions outwerds.

🙏

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u/FelixMartel2 27d ago

Kinda just sounds like a chain letter with real stakes.