Let Our Good Wishes Grow
Reflect on learning, meet dedication in accessible words and choose a next step.
Watch lesson 48
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Let’s begin
We have shared stories, explored Buddhist culture and tried small actions. Today we look through our learning book.
Where does learning stay when the course is finished?
Story time
Xiaohe puts drawings of a lotus, a water bowl and helping hands into her scrapbook. Her brother chooses a favourite page. Mum asks whether anything now seems different. Xiaohe used to rush to give answers; now she is more willing to ask a question first.
Each child holds a flower card and shares a wish. Mum explains that Buddhists can dedicate the merit of study and kind actions to the well-being and awakening of all beings. Xiaohe hopes their growing care will help others. Her brother begins with a wish for the family.
They close the book and go into the garden. Her brother holds a small watering can. Xiaohe asks whether he would like to carry it together. Mum walks beside them. Finishing has not made them know everything. They have more ways to ask, listen and begin again with small actions.
Think together
Dedication directs the merit of practice and good actions toward the welfare and awakening of beings, beyond personal satisfaction. We can appreciate our own and others’ efforts and express a sincere dedication we understand. Continue acting kindly; words do not guarantee a particular worldly result.
- What change does Xiaohe notice?
- Would you like to revisit a lesson or continue a small action?
Try an activity
Make a “my next step” flower card. In the centre, draw a memorable lesson. Add petals for one discovery, one question and one action to continue. Optional original words: “May the merit of our learning and kind actions benefit all beings. May everyone be free from suffering and find happiness.” These are course-written words, not a scripture quotation.
Take it home
Read one lesson again with your family or continue one small action next week. In a month, see whether your questions have changed. Your scrapbook can remain private.
For adults: read-aloud script and guidance
Welcome honest reactions, including confusion or no special feeling. Completing 48 lessons does not confer religious qualifications, initiation or spiritual attainment. No vows ceremony is required. Children may listen to or say a dedication voluntarily; do not require private names or experiences. Families can ask their own teachers about traditional verses. Encourage questions and everyday care, not an expectation of never making mistakes.
Nine-slide lesson outline
1. Let Our Good Wishes Grow
Learn together, one small step.
Reflect on learning, meet dedication in accessible words and choose a next step.
We have shared stories, explored Buddhist culture and tried small actions. Today we look through our learning book.
2. Look closely
Where does learning stay when the course is finished?
We have shared stories, explored Buddhist culture and tried small actions. Today we look through our learning book.
Where does learning stay when the course is finished?
3. Story 1 / 3
Xiaohe puts drawings of a lotus, a water bowl and helping hands into her scrapbook. Her brother chooses a favourite page. Mum asks whether anything now seems different. Xiaohe used to rush to give answers; now she is more willing to ask a question first.
Xiaohe puts drawings of a lotus, a water bowl and helping hands into her scrapbook. Her brother chooses a favourite page. Mum asks whether anything now seems different. Xiaohe used to rush to give answers; now she is more willing to ask a question first.
4. Story 2 / 3
Each child holds a flower card and shares a wish. Mum explains that Buddhists can dedicate the merit of study and kind actions to the well-being and awakening of all beings. Xiaohe hopes their growing care will help others. Her brother begins with a wish for the family.
Each child holds a flower card and shares a wish. Mum explains that Buddhists can dedicate the merit of study and kind actions to the well-being and awakening of all beings. Xiaohe hopes their growing care will help others. Her brother begins with a wish for the family.
5. Story 3 / 3
They close the book and go into the garden. Her brother holds a small watering can. Xiaohe asks whether he would like to carry it together. Mum walks beside them. Finishing has not made them know everything. They have more ways to ask, listen and begin again with small actions.
They close the book and go into the garden. Her brother holds a small watering can. Xiaohe asks whether he would like to carry it together. Mum walks beside them. Finishing has not made them know everything. They have more ways to ask, listen and begin again with small actions.
6. A Buddhist idea
Dedicate goodness and keep acting.
Dedication directs the merit of practice and good actions toward the welfare and awakening of beings, beyond personal satisfaction. We can appreciate our own and others’ efforts and express a sincere dedication we understand. Continue acting kindly; words do not guarantee a particular worldly result.
7. Talk together
What change does Xiaohe notice?
Would you like to revisit a lesson or continue a small action?
Listen to different answers. Ask why. Children may discuss the characters rather than private experiences.
8. Try an activity
Make a flower card:
one discovery, one question, one action.
Make a “my next step” flower card. In the centre, draw a memorable lesson. Add petals for one discovery, one question and one action to continue. Optional original words: “May the merit of our learning and kind actions benefit all beings. May everyone be free from suffering and find happiness.” These are course-written words, not a scripture quotation.
Read one lesson again with your family or continue one small action next week. In a month, see whether your questions have changed. Your scrapbook can remain private.
9. For grown-ups
Read aloud, discuss and try a small activity.
Stories and exercises: BlessFu
Illustrations: AI-assisted
Full references and guidance are in the companion booklet.
Welcome honest reactions, including confusion or no special feeling. Completing 48 lessons does not confer religious qualifications, initiation or spiritual attainment. No vows ceremony is required. Children may listen to or say a dedication voluntarily; do not require private names or experiences. Families can ask their own teachers about traditional verses. Encourage questions and everyday care, not an expectation of never making mistakes.
Our 48-lesson reading journey pauses here. Choose your next step together: reread, ask a question or continue one small kindness.
Story and references
Background on dedication: Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive, Dedication (V&R). The scrapbook, story, flower card and simple dedication are original BlessFu writing, not a copy of its longer prayer or an endorsement by the archive. Stories, dialogue and activities are original BlessFu writing, not scripture translations. AI-assisted teaching illustrations do not show a complete ritual. Sources checked 2026-09-15.
Our 48-lesson reading journey pauses here. Choose your next step together: reread, ask a question or continue one small kindness.