Generosity is the most prescribed practice within all traditions of Buddhism. The practice includes the sharing of resources, protection, care, love, one’s time, and oneself; but revered most is the sharing of the Buddha’s teachings. I often think the cultivation of meritorious qualities like generosity are misunderstood, with many seeing it as similar to making deposits of goodness into a bank to pay for future rewards. However, according to the 8th century Indian Buddhist Master Shantideva, the cultivation of generosity is not so much about earning goodness, but instead is about reducing our miserliness and attachment to worldly concerns.  

Venerable Tenzin Tharpa is an American Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Tradition who offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Venerable Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well.   

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