“We cannot take our money with us when we die, so it is better that it is used as offerings to create merit rather than for ordinary purposes.  … if we leave money to a Dharma Center there will be great meaning, and the merit will increase for as long as the Center exists. As the Center grows and flourishes, bringing happiness to more and more people, the power of our offering will increase.”

“When we are approaching death, we should not worry about leaving our possessions behind, but should be like people who happily go on vacation without worrying about the things they leave at home. While we still have time, we should take the opportunity to accumulate merit by distributing our belongings. We can use our money and possessions to accumulate merit by offering them to spiritual communities and charitable organizations, and by giving to those in need. In this way, we will have no possessions to cling to at the time of death.”