A Gift is given .. for one, it does not bear great fruit, while for another, it bears great fruit. Why? In Brief: “Sariputta, there is the case where a person gives a gift seeking his own profit, – with a mind attached [to the reward], seeking to store up …
‘Pañcimāni bhikkhave sappurisadānāni. Katamāni pañca: Saddhāya dānaṃ deti, sakkaccaṃ dānaṃ deti, kālena dānaṃ deti, anaggahitacitto dānaṃ deti, attānaṃ ca paraṃ ca anupabhacca dānaṃ deti. …’ “These five are a person of integrity’s gifts. Which five? A person of integrity gives a gift with a sense of conviction. A person of …
Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma, Namo Buddhaya! Sukhi Hotu! Warmest Greetings to all of you. How time flies and it is time to bid farewell to the year 2013. With much happiness and gratitude, we wish you Happy New Year and thank you for your friendship, co-operation and support …