Why do we share merits?
Sharing of merits means inviting other beings to rejoice in the virtuous deeds that one has done. By rejoicing, other beings also gain merits by having positive states of mind. Sharing and dedicating the merits help us practise generosity and cultivate the mental habits of sharing one’s good fortunes. Our merits do not decrease when we share it; in fact, they increase because the giver and the one who rejoices both benefit.
On the other hand, when we observe virtuous deeds done by other people, we also practice rejoicing by saying “Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!”
我们为什么回向功德？
回向功德意示邀请其他有缘的众生随喜自己所做的善行。当其他众生随喜善行时，他们的心转成平静、和乐和喜悦，如此他们也获得功德。回向功德也是一种布施，帮助我们培养分享福德的习惯。我们的功德不会因为回向了就减少，反而增加，因为布施者和随喜者都受益了。
因此，当你见到他人善行善举时，请你也记得
随喜他人的好善。