..续本文上一页ill ripen it, thereby making it easier for future students to gain more with less effort. Each person has to put in effort, has made an effort to fight the defilements within. However, if the environment around is charged with Dhamma vibrations, the effort becomes easier. If the vibrations at the center are impure, they hinder progress, making it more difficult for the student to face the defilements within. They prevent the student from working properly. If students receive the protection of pure Dhamma vibrations, they gain great strength, great help.

　　Meditators should generate mettā within. By meditating at the center, we certainly benefit ourselves. We cannot say how many others will also benefit by our meditation, will gain from our work. People will benefit for centuries. They will automatically become attracted to a place where Dhamma vibrations arise. So long as the Dhamma is maintained in its pure form, people will meditate and benefit for centuries.

　　S. N. Goenka has often said that Dhamma service is an integral part of an old student”s growth and development on this Path. Giving Dhamma service in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Dhamma Workers strengthens a student of Vipassana for living a Dhamma life in the outside world.

　　Over the years, thousands of young Vipassana meditators have benefited tremendously by giving Dhamma service during college vacations or soon after completing their studies. The training they receive during Dhamma service is an ideal preparation to begin a successful career. Serving in a Dhamma land is an essential part of one”s progress in Dhamma.

　　Those who wish to give Dhamma service, may contact the Course Manager, Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri 422 403. Tel: (02553) 244076, 244086; Email: info@giri.dhamma.org or the Course Manager of the Vipassana center in their area.

　　The Code of Discipline for Dhamma service and the Dhamma service application form are available at http://www.dhamma.org/os.

　　Mere sukha meṃ śhānti meṃ, bhāga sabhī kā hoya.

　　Isa maṇgalamaya Dharma kā, lābha sabhī ko hoya.

　　May my happiness and peace be shared by one and all.

　　May this munificent Dhamma benefit one and all.

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