Giving

Dāna

(“DAH-nuh”)

- the practice of cultivating generosity;

- gift, alms, donation;

- voluntary giving of materials, energy, or wisdom (dharma) to others;

- one of the most important Buddhist virtues;

- the full circle of giving.

“Generosity is a fundamentally relational activity: it cannot be practiced alone. It establishes connections that are conduits for energy, imagination, care, appreciation, support, encouragement, and attention. True relationality is imbued with generosity that cannot help but flow both ways, and even ripple outward beyond the immediate occasion and circumstances of giving. It actually permeates the entire universe, perfuming it with our highest aspirations.

Furthermore, as we become more attentive, we cannot help but notice the vast network of generosity in which our entire lives have been supported and nourished. Our hearts are opened and a profound appreciation naturally flows through us freely finding new expressions in our own generosity. Welcome to the world of abundance, the world of unceasing, universal dana, the whole-hearted expression of appamada.”

~ excerpt from Appamada.org

In Buddhism, the practice of Dana, or generosity, is an expression of our care for the world.  Your generosity helps support the Awakening Together Zen Community in its humble development as a community of practice, service, and offerings. Your care deeply appreciated!

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