法苑珠林 91.5

91.5

The reason why the saddharma spreads abroad lies in venerating the scriptures; the reason why the puṇyakṣetra increases in growth stems from the merit of fasting and keeping precepts. Therefore, giving up an offering of a single meal yields blessings that inherit surplus provisions; donating the funds of a single coin brings forth fruits that surpass heavenly retribution. Thus, the puṇyakṣetra should be valued, while material encumbrances may be taken lightly. Together establishing an unrestricted assembly, all equally reap limitless blessings.