A Presentation of the 10 Meritorious Actions using a Rhyming Hokkien Poem. English Translation is given

1. The 10 MeriTorious AcTions
A Hokkien Poem With English Translation

2. Chap Lay Giap Ai Cho
Chook Si Peng Aun Tho
There are 10 Deeds you need to do
Rebirth can then take place in Peaceful states

3. Gau Lang Ai Por Si
Au Mai A Khee Thi
Wise Ones like to do Dana or Charity
Rebirth can take place in the heavens

4. Tau Khah Chiew Chin Ho
Chee Lay Ho Eng Kuo
Rendering Help is good
This is good Kamma

5. Toh Teik Lu Ai Khor
Ai Kia Cheng Kee Lor
You have to guard your Morality
You need to walk the Path of Righteousness

6. Goh Kai Lu Ai Tuei
Ah Neh Lu Bo Chuei
You have to follow the 5 Precepts
In this way you are free from
unwholesomeness

7. Eiu Kin Oo Siew Heng
Lu A Khaw A Theng
Mental Cultivation is important
Your Dukkha or Suffering can cease

8. Liam Keng, Chay Sian Ho
Lu Thang Li Aik Lo!
Chanting, Meditation is good
You then reap Benefits!

9. Cho Lang Ai Lay Mau
Lang Bay Kong Lu ‘Chau’
As Humans, we must have manners
Then people would not label you ‘Terrible’

10. Chun Keng Hood Say Choon
Peng Aun Lu Oo Hoon
Pay Respect or Homage to the Buddha
You will attain Peacefulness

11. Chor Lang Ai Aik Kee
Chuk Si Oo Hock Khee
We must remember to help others
We can then be Blessed with good Rebirths

12. Lang Chee Cham Pai Mia
Por Si A Chee Tiah
There are poor and suffering ones
Generosity can help relieve pain

13. A Heow Poon Kong Teik
Chee Lay Chin Chiah Saik
Sharing Merits with others
is a wise action

14. Cho Leow Ho Eng Ko
Huei Hiang Chin Chiah Ho
After doing good Kamma,
it’s very good to transfer merits

15. Hua Hee Lang Seng Kong
Ah Neh Siang Ang Kong
Being happy at others’ success
Is a god-like quality

16. Wan Tho Sim Mai Oo
Lu Peng Aun, Bo Soo
Don’t have a jealous heart
You’ll be peaceful, free from agitation

17. Lu Kar Lang Hood Li
Kong Teik Boh Thang Pi
Teaching or Preaching the Dhamma
has tremendous merits

18. Hood Li Hor Lang Chai
Ee Beh Gong Tai Tai
Share the Dhamma with people
To remove their Delusion

19. Thiah Keng Gau Lang Ai
Lu Mai Ka Nah Pai
Wise Ones want to listen to Dhamma Teachings
Do not just pray and pray

20. Thiah Keng Thak Hood Li
Tee Huey Ti Ti Khee
Listen to and learn the Dhamma
Your Wisdom will grow and grow

21. Chiah Hood Li Teok Ai
Bo Lu A Sit Pai
You must have the true Dhamma
Otherwise you will decline

22. Gong Tai Chin Hong Hiam
Lu A Khor Chin Thiam
Delusion is very dangerous
You can suffer terribly

23. The
End
Our Meritorious Deeds generate good Kamma
May we attain the Peace and Bliss of Nibbana
With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin