While the novices may not end up as monks, Chih-hao believes that by teaching them he and his fellow monks can at least plant seeds of mercy and roots of benevolence in their hearts. With an understanding of Buddhist teaching and the chain of cause and effect, the children won't be a public menace.
雖然孩子將來未必會出家，但智浩法師認為，現在培養他們，種下慈悲心、善根，了解佛的思想、因果觀念，將來至少不會危害社會、危害眾生。