Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The Buddha Ep. 953 - (Pali Canon Study Group) - Generosity - Volume 13 - (Chapter 51-60)
Jan 5, 2026
Explore the transformative power of generosity through the lens of the Buddha's teachings. Discover how offerings to the Buddha can benefit not just donors but countless others. Engage with insightful comparisons of virtuous and unwholesome recipients, and learn about the qualities that amplify the merit of giving. Understand the essence of true generosity as a form of mental development, rather than reward-seeking. Finally, delve into the characteristics that make certain monks particularly worthy of gifts.
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Offerings Multiply When They Sustain Teachers
- Giving to an enlightened teacher benefits the donor and many others because it sustains the teacher's ability to teach widely.
- David Roylance explains offerings to the Buddha create a multiplier effect for countless learners.
Give With Discernment, Not Blindly
- Use discernment when giving: prefer virtuous recipients who exemplify moral conduct and practice.
- Avoid supporting practitioners whose unwholesome behavior will mislead or harm those who follow them.
Threefold Attitude For Fruitful Giving
- Prepare your mind before, during, and after giving: be joyful before, calm while, and joyful after.
- Seek recipients who are free of or working to remove craving, anger, and ignorance.
