the merits of producing Buddhist Teachings:

1. One's light karmic misgivings will dissolve, while heavy ones will lighten.
2. One will be protected by devas, be unharmed by natural and man-made disaster
3. On will always be free from the suffering of hatred and vengence
4. One will be unharmed by yaksa, evil spirits and wild beasts
5. One's mind will be at peace, free from harm and nightmares
6. One's complexion will be radiant
7. One will be full of auspicious energy
8. One who practices the Dharma wholeheartedly will have adequate living necessities
9. One's family will be harmonious and be blessed with fortune and wisdom
10. One who practices what one preaches will be respected and loved by all
11. One who is dull-minded will gain wisdom
12. One who is ill, will gain health
13. One who is poor, will gain wealth
14. One who is female will be born male in future lives if one wishes to.
15. One will be free of being reborn in the negative realms
16. One will be able to help others, grow in wisdom and gain great merit in doing so.
17. One will always be able to learn the Dharma, till one's wisdom and spiritual penetrations are fully grown and becomes a Buddha.