The Buddha taught that kindness and geneorsity will bring joy and happiness. However, we do not have to simply believe that out of faith. The Buddha encouraged us to always investigate and find out for ourselves.  

Feed some carrots to the horses - how does it make you feel?  

With mindfulness, we can notice how the simple act of giving some food to an animal is already enough to bring some joy to our heart.  

How much more joy to feed a human being?  

How much more joy to feed the Sangha and support them in their spiritual practice?  

Once we know in our own experience: "Yes, the Buddha is actually right, generosity really makes me feel happy!", then we gain faith that other teachings of the Buddha will be correct just as well.  

How much happiness will I experience from keeping precept, practising virtue?  

How much happiness will meditation, bhāvanā, bring to our heart?  

Let's just try it out!

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