"If you knew as I know the benefit of generosity, you would not let an opportunity go by without sharing."
The Buddha
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My dharma teachings are offered with an open hand in the tradition of dana.
(What is dana, you ask? See below).
May your generosity support your heart in happiness
and
knowing its own abundance.
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What is dana?
Pronounced “DAH-nuh,”this Sanskrit/Pali noun translates to practicing generosity by giving a gift of materials, time, energy, or wisdom (dharma) to others.
"In the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are given freely because they are considered priceless; in the Buddhist tradition we also practice dana, or generosity, by making monetary offerings for the teachings. Dana is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is given from the heart. Your generosity is a gift that supports not just the teachers, but also the Sangha, the larger Dharma community, and your own practice." - From DharmaWisdom.org
Not surprisingly, scientific studies support a link between (targeted) generosity and happiness, physical and emotional health, and reduction in anxiety.
Interested to learn more?
Here is an article I published on generosity, as well as other excellent articles on dana as the most important virtue to cultivate.