Next, we may slowly and mindfully open the door. Besides these, we can also walk mindfully. In the classroom, instead of chit-chatting, we may radiate thoughts of loving kindness while waiting for lectures to begin. All these little things count, even though we tend to overlook them. Anonymous, Petaling Jaya Benefits of Supporting the Sangha A practising monk who is supported by the lay people has better conditions to observe the Vinaya rues and develop mindfulness.
Mindfulness leads to higher wisdom and refined conduct.
This monk then has what it takes to be a skilful teacher to guide other monks and lay people to attain higher wisdom and refined conduct. In time, they too become purified. Great lay persons will affect thousands of people in their own communities through their pure speech, action and livelihood. People become more watchful of their conduct and in turn, they too affect millions of other people in their own sub-communities. When the entire community becomes purified in action, speech and thought, they become prosperous, peaceful and happy.