Donating coffin to the dead is considered one of the greatest merits in Theravada Buddhism.
This family living in poverty could not afford to purchase a coffin for their deceased family member, and the deceased can only be placed in the Mortuary Body Refrigerator rented from the hospital.
This family living in poverty could not afford to purchase a coffin for their deceased family member, and the deceased can only be placed in the Mortuary Body Refrigerator rented from the hospital.
帮助善心人士把捐款交給窮苦的家庭， 加上自己的一分餘力， 幫助他们已去世的家人買棺材， 辦喪事， 何樂而不為
Helping a kind devotee to pass his donation to a family living in poverty. I also added my share of contribution, to help them purchase a coffin and to hold a proper funeral for the decease family member. I was more than happy to do this.
Today I have helped a devotee to arrange for his donation to be passed directly to an underprivileged family in a rural area in Lampang, Thailand, to purchase a coffin for a 35 year old man who has died in a tragic car accident.
The money will go into the purchase of a proper coffin, conducting a decent funeral and setting up a grave for the deceased. We would like to thank the kind and generous devotee for his great compassion in helping the less fortunate.
Helping a kind devotee to pass his donation to a family living in poverty. I also added my share of contribution, to help them purchase a coffin and to hold a proper funeral for the decease family member. I was more than happy to do this.
Today I have helped a devotee to arrange for his donation to be passed directly to an underprivileged family in a rural area in Lampang, Thailand, to purchase a coffin for a 35 year old man who has died in a tragic car accident.
The money will go into the purchase of a proper coffin, conducting a decent funeral and setting up a grave for the deceased. We would like to thank the kind and generous devotee for his great compassion in helping the less fortunate.
The monk has also conducted a ritual for both the donor and the deceased. The ritual serves to inform the deceased of the kindness of the donor and to bless the donor for his kind deed. Your kind deed has given the deceased human dignity and also peace of mind for the family living in poverty. Our gratitude towards your kind deed is beyond words can express. The donation will also go into finding a resting place for the deceased and for a proper funeral to be conducted to give the deceased a sense of dignity that will bring emotional comfort and solace for the family.
The idea of donating coffin is to provide the deceased with a decent final resting ground. From a Taoist point of view there will be less homeless, wandering and distressed spirits.
Many people in Thailand and other Asia countries are too poor to provide a proper burial for their dead loved ones and they will seek help from the temples. As times go by, the practice of coffin donation by devotees to help the poor becomes a norm and a way for Buddhists to gain merits, and gain good karma. To them coffin donation is for good luck and to reduce the impact of negative karma, and is one of the quickest and most effective ways to change one's destiny for the better.
The pursuit of merit is the Buddhist way to develop a wise sense of self. Merit then sets out in general terms the types of meritorious activities that conduce to the happiness, focusing primarily on three: giving, virtue and meditation .The happiness of generosity can be maximized by wisely choosing the proper motivation for giving.
In the course of developing a wise sense of self in the pursuit of merit, one already is learning how to let go of unwise ways of "selfing" as one learns how to overcome stinginess, apathy and hard-heartedness through the development of giving, virtue and goodwill.
Many people in Thailand and other Asia countries are too poor to provide a proper burial for their dead loved ones and they will seek help from the temples. As times go by, the practice of coffin donation by devotees to help the poor becomes a norm and a way for Buddhists to gain merits, and gain good karma. To them coffin donation is for good luck and to reduce the impact of negative karma, and is one of the quickest and most effective ways to change one's destiny for the better.
The pursuit of merit is the Buddhist way to develop a wise sense of self. Merit then sets out in general terms the types of meritorious activities that conduce to the happiness, focusing primarily on three: giving, virtue and meditation .The happiness of generosity can be maximized by wisely choosing the proper motivation for giving.
In the course of developing a wise sense of self in the pursuit of merit, one already is learning how to let go of unwise ways of "selfing" as one learns how to overcome stinginess, apathy and hard-heartedness through the development of giving, virtue and goodwill.
It is well-known to people in Hong Kong that the entertainment mogul and philanthropist Shaw Run Run, who was one of the most influential figures in the Asian entertainment industry, has also donated many coffins throughout his entire life. He lived to an old age of 106, and his success in both commercial and humanitarian causes is something that need no more elaboration.
In Chinese character, coffin is actually written as 棺材, which shares the same pronunciation as 官財 in the idiom 升官發財, which means to be promoted and prospered. The act of donating a coffin 棺材, carries a very auspicious meaning and implication for 官財 (promotion and prosperity) to return to you.
If you wish to help underprivileged family with deceased family member who cannot afford to purchase a coffin, please feel free to contact the following:
Whatsapp: +6598411199
LINE/WeChat: dhammagalleria
Email: dhammagalleria@gmail.com
Donation can be sent via:
POSB Bank Singapore:154-03357-2 (Saving Account)
PayLah/PayNow: 98411199
PayPal: dhammagalleria@gmail.com
In Chinese character, coffin is actually written as 棺材, which shares the same pronunciation as 官財 in the idiom 升官發財, which means to be promoted and prospered. The act of donating a coffin 棺材, carries a very auspicious meaning and implication for 官財 (promotion and prosperity) to return to you.
If you wish to help underprivileged family with deceased family member who cannot afford to purchase a coffin, please feel free to contact the following:
Whatsapp: +6598411199
LINE/WeChat: dhammagalleria
Email: dhammagalleria@gmail.com
Donation can be sent via:
POSB Bank Singapore:154-03357-2 (Saving Account)
PayLah/PayNow: 98411199
PayPal: dhammagalleria@gmail.com
P. S. The cost of purchasing a decent coffin in Thailand will cost approximately from 200 USD to 800 USD, but ultimately there's no fixed amount requirement as to how much one should donate, as it all depends on your preference and desire to help.
Coffin donation and the sponsoring of funeral is done to allow the families living in poverty to have a proper and dignified way to say farewell, bury their beloved deceased family members, and to allow the decease to rest in peace.
We will do the best within our ability to provide one that's reasonably priced, and also provide assistance towards sponsoring the funeral.
How much you should donate? There is a wise saying that goes, "do unto others what you would like others to do unto you". We all will pass away one day and also need a coffin and funeral. How would you like your or your loved ones' coffin or funeral to be like? This may be a good starting point to think about how much to contribute to help a deceased who needed a coffin and funeral.
Ultimately, we want to emphasize that it all depends on one's preference and there is no amount that is too big or small. What is most significant is the thought and kind intention in exercising compassion to help another human. The Universe and cycle of life obey the law of cause and effect, and as you bless others, you should eventually be blessed in return.
As it's a highly emotional event for the families involved, we will help in whatever possible to lighten their financial burden and suffering. Thank you very much for your compassionate nature and kind interest in extending a helping hand to the less fortunate. May you and your loved ones be blessed🙏🙏🙏
Coffin donation and the sponsoring of funeral is done to allow the families living in poverty to have a proper and dignified way to say farewell, bury their beloved deceased family members, and to allow the decease to rest in peace.
We will do the best within our ability to provide one that's reasonably priced, and also provide assistance towards sponsoring the funeral.
How much you should donate? There is a wise saying that goes, "do unto others what you would like others to do unto you". We all will pass away one day and also need a coffin and funeral. How would you like your or your loved ones' coffin or funeral to be like? This may be a good starting point to think about how much to contribute to help a deceased who needed a coffin and funeral.
Ultimately, we want to emphasize that it all depends on one's preference and there is no amount that is too big or small. What is most significant is the thought and kind intention in exercising compassion to help another human. The Universe and cycle of life obey the law of cause and effect, and as you bless others, you should eventually be blessed in return.
As it's a highly emotional event for the families involved, we will help in whatever possible to lighten their financial burden and suffering. Thank you very much for your compassionate nature and kind interest in extending a helping hand to the less fortunate. May you and your loved ones be blessed🙏🙏🙏
11 Aug, 2018
5,000 sgd (122,000 baht) donated to a family who cannot afford to conduct a funeral and purchase a coffin for their beloved mother who has passed away due to cancer. 5,023 sgd raised, 23 sgd to be carried onto the next coffin donation. May their mother rest in peace and sincere thanks to all donors for your kind support and selfless contributions.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
18 Sep, 2017
5,000 sgd (125,000 tb) donation has been passed to the parents of a boy aged 14, who was killed in a car accident. He was helping his father in farming, and while he was running errands riding his motorcycle, he was knocked down by a speeding car. Unfortunately, he died on the spot during the tragic accident. On behalf of donors, deepest condolences were sent to the bereaved father and mother. The money would be used to sponsor the funeral, coffin for the boy and other expenses during this difficult period. May the boy rest in peace.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
20 May, 2016
55,000 ฿ personally handed over to an underprivileged family to purchase coffin and arrange funeral for their deceased family member. Sincere thanks to all donors for your kind support and selfless contributions.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
3 Feb, 2016
Currently the deceased body can only be housed in the body refrigerator, plainly decorated with simple lighting (family wished to remain anonymous). Total amount donated to the family for the purchase of coffin and handling funeral matters = 10000 BAHT
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
14 Jan, 2016
Donation passed to an aged widow, whose husband has passed away due to diabetes. Total amount of cash delivered to her was 2000 baht. Some food ration was also purchased for her at 1807 baht. Total amount used for this mission was 3807 baht.
On behalf of the family, I would like to convey our thanks to donors who have contributed.
Thank you very much for your kind support!
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
On behalf of the family, I would like to convey our thanks to donors who have contributed.
Thank you very much for your kind support!
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
11 Aug, 2015
Successfully passed donation to another family living in poverty to purchase a coffin and conduct a funeral and burial for their deceased family member. May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
11 Jan, 2016
Donation of 20000 Thai Baht has been passed to the mother who has just lost her 11 years old daughter due to a tragic car accident. The family has been living in poverty, and we have identified them through the help of the bereavement office in a public hospital.
The amount will be used for purchasing a decent coffin, arrange for a proper funeral and burial service for her daughter.
We hope by doing so we can help lighten their financial burden and get over this difficult period. Although getting over the death of a loved one will take the period of a life time, we hope that at least in one way or another, this painful process can be alleviated for them.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
The amount will be used for purchasing a decent coffin, arrange for a proper funeral and burial service for her daughter.
We hope by doing so we can help lighten their financial burden and get over this difficult period. Although getting over the death of a loved one will take the period of a life time, we hope that at least in one way or another, this painful process can be alleviated for them.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
11 Jun, 2015
Ccoffin donation has been carried for another family living in poverty with deceased member. The family has conveyed their thanks to the donor and monks who volunteered to conduct the funeral have been informed. They will pray for the donor and dedicate the good merits to him through prayers. The deceased family member, who passed away due to a food poisoning, was in the room, but out of respect, no photo was taken.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
30 May, 2015
The day was spent helping another kind and compassionate devotee to pass his donation directly to an underprivileged family who cannot afford to purchase a coffin and conduct a proper funeral and burial for their deceased beloved family member. A senior monk was invited to conduct a ritual to bless the devotee for his kind deed so that good Karma will come into his life.
The deceased for now can only have a body refrigerator as his final resting place. But with the kind devotee's donation, the family living in poverty and under much emotional distress will be able to have a peace of mind and emotional closure knowing that their deceased loved one will soon have a proper and dignified final resting place.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
The deceased for now can only have a body refrigerator as his final resting place. But with the kind devotee's donation, the family living in poverty and under much emotional distress will be able to have a peace of mind and emotional closure knowing that their deceased loved one will soon have a proper and dignified final resting place.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
18 May, 2015
The joy of giving is something that cannot be put into words, and could only be realized through action. Thank you Mr Hee for bringing a smile onto the face of a grieving family member, who was not able to purchase a decent coffin and set up a proper funeral and grave for her deceased loved one.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
17 May, 2015
Standing in front of the dead body of a woman in her 30s, it was very sad to know that her final resting place have to be this Body Refrigerator rented from the hospital, as the family living in poverty could not afford to purchase a coffin for her and conduct a proper funeral.
Nonetheless, another kind devotee has extended his generosity and compassion for the deceased and has donated them money to help purchase a coffin as her final resting place and to conduct a proper funeral for her.
On behalf of the grieving family, I would like to express my greatest gratitude to you Mr Foo. Your selfless contribution would bring much emotional comfort to the family and also dignity to the deceased.
A Monk has also been invited to bless Mr Foo for his kind contribution and to inform the deceased family member to accept this kind offer, and for good Karma to be bestowed upon him.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
Nonetheless, another kind devotee has extended his generosity and compassion for the deceased and has donated them money to help purchase a coffin as her final resting place and to conduct a proper funeral for her.
On behalf of the grieving family, I would like to express my greatest gratitude to you Mr Foo. Your selfless contribution would bring much emotional comfort to the family and also dignity to the deceased.
A Monk has also been invited to bless Mr Foo for his kind contribution and to inform the deceased family member to accept this kind offer, and for good Karma to be bestowed upon him.
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
12 May, 2015
Through referral from the hospital, another family living in poverty is found. When I arrived at their house, they have tried to decorate the Body Refrigerator, getting it ready to house their deceased family member.
The monk was also present and has also blessed Mr Lim for his good deed. The merit was made to help this family to purchase a coffin for their decease family member, to conduct a proper funeral and set up a grave for the deceased. On behalf of the family, I would like to thank Mr Lim for his kindness and generosity. May you and your family be blessed!
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
The monk was also present and has also blessed Mr Lim for his good deed. The merit was made to help this family to purchase a coffin for their decease family member, to conduct a proper funeral and set up a grave for the deceased. On behalf of the family, I would like to thank Mr Lim for his kindness and generosity. May you and your family be blessed!
May you be blessed for your compassionate nature and good deed. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy and lucky, live long lives and always have the Dhamma around you, in all your lives. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the highest blessings.
