Merit
In Buddhism merit is accumulated through engaging in positive actions that lead to positive results, such as better rebirths. Buddhists gain merit by making offerings, donating to those in need, reciting mantras, and other good deeds.
Art
Tibet, 2000
U Region, Central Tibet, 18th century
Mongolia, early 19th century
Kham Province, Eastern Tibet, 19th century
Central Tibet, 13th century
China, ca. 1908
Japan, 18th century
Tibet, 18th - 20th century
Nepal, 2016
Himalayan Region, 15th - 19th century
Himalayan Region, ca. 19th–early 20th century
Himalayan Region, ca. 18th–19th century
China, 18th - 19th century
Korea, 19th century
Korea, 20th century
Tibet, 16th century-17th century
