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The merits of reciting sutras


Reciting sutras benefits oneself and one's family and represents spreading the teachings of the Buddhadharma. It can also benefit other sentient beings who are hearing the recitation. Its ultimate purpose is that we observe the teachings of the sutra and act accordingly.

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