Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Dhamma is a very simple procedure, which is taking place everywhere and every moment in every being, which anybody can comprehend as soon as it is uncovered of the veil of mystery in which it was encircled by the attitude, thinking and way of life.

- Engels: "Dialectics of Nature"

'Ata Maha Kusal': [Eight Great Merits]

Traditionally, there are eight Great Meritorious Deeds: they are--

1. Offering Kathina2. Offering of the eight monastic requisites - Ata Pirikara3. Offering dwellings to Bhikkus - Avasa Dana4. Offering Dana to Bhikkus with Buddha in mind - Sanghika Dana5. Writing and distribution of Dhamma books6. Donating land to temples7. Building Buddha statues8. Building bathrooms and toilets in temples

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