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Buddhism & generosity

Below are the best resources we could find on Buddhism and generosity.

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Meditation in Action

In this classic teaching by a Tibetan master, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche shows that meditation extends beyond the formal practice of sitting to build the foundation for compassion, awareness, and creativity in all aspects of life.

Chögyam Trungpa

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Give and You Shall Receive

Reginald A. Ray argues that far from being a “lesser” practice, giving is central to all schools of Buddhism and essential to—perhaps synonymous with—the relinquishment of ego.

Reginald A. Ray

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Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society

In Good Citizens, Thich Nhat Hanh lays out the foundation for an international solidarity movement based on a shared sense of compassion, mindful consumption, and right action. Following these principles, he believes, is the path to world peace.

Thich Nhat Hanh

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Pay Attention, for Goodness’ Sake: The Buddhist Path of Kindness

According to the Buddha, the path of kindness is the path of happiness.

Sylvia Boorstein

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Nothing to Give, No One to Receive It

Norman Fischer on why giving is the Buddha way.

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Creating a Life of Integrity: In Conversation with Joseph Goldstein

When we don’t speak or act from our own sense of integrity, we feel lousy.

Gail Andersen Stark, Joseph Goldstein (foreword)

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Buddha Is as Buddha Does: The Ten Original Practices for Enlightened Living

In the book you now hold, national bestselling author Lama Surya Das offers a thorough map to the richest treasure a human being can find—the Buddha’s advice for living to your true potential.

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The Real Power of Generosity

When we think about generosity, most of us probably don’t think immediately of a powerful force, an inner resource, a real tool for changing how we relate to ourselves, to others and to our world.

Sharon Salzberg

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Overcoming Ego with the Practice of Chöd

Lama Tsultrim Allione looks at how the traditional Buddhist practice of chöd—offerings one’s own body to frightening demons—can inspire us to let go of ego and practice joyful generosity.

Lama Tsultrim Allione

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What Does “Dedicating Merit” Really Do?

This is not just a “beautiful idea” but is also practical—the world is in dire need of goodness and positive energy. Thoughts have power. Prayers and aspirations have force. —Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, Nikki Mirghafori, Gyokei Yokoyama

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