merit; virtuous deed; divine reward (for virtuous deeds); grace (of the buddhas and gods); merit; meritum
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
effect; efficacy; virtue; benefit
to accumulate merit; to make merit
merits (influence) of one's pious acts or religious practice
land given to someone who has rendered a distinguished service (ritsuryo system)
one's accumulated merit; (lit.) treasure house of merit; Amithaba (Buddha)