Tara Brach The Evolving of Generosity
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Nov 26, 2025 Discover the transformative power of generosity as habits shift from grasping to giving. Hear the inspiring story of Tetsugen, who prioritized helping others over personal projects. Explore how acts of kindness can enhance well-being, supported by fascinating research. Delve into the evolutionary roots of giving and the importance of feeling 'enough.' Learn why busyness often hinders acts of kindness and how self-compassion lays the groundwork for generosity. This reflective journey ultimately encourages cultivating a heart open to love and giving.
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Tetsugen’s Threefold Generosity
- Tetsugen collected funds to print Buddhist sutras and repeatedly gave them away to relieve famine and plague.
- He eventually completed the printing and Japanese tradition honors his unseen first two sets.
Kindness Boosts Well-Being
- Research shows intentional acts of kindness increase children's well-being and acceptance of others.
- Spending money on others reliably produces more happiness than spending on oneself.
Child Learns Joy Of Sharing
- Tara Brach's young son resisted sharing a giant chocolate rabbit until told 'it's your rabbit and that's why you get to share it.'
- He then proudly shared pieces and felt enlarged by giving.
