Recollection on Generosity - Caganussati
Have I this day begrudged to share the great abundance I enjoy? Engrossed in what is mine, without a thought for others, have I enjoyed what's mine alone? Without meanness or greed have I delighted in giving? I here and now before the Buddha, resolve always to be the one who gives and shares.
I will give, but never what is harmful, even when asked.
I will give, not just to those I like, but to strangers and even to the hostile.
I will give, being mindful of the needs of others and not waiting to be asked.
I will give humbly, without desire for recognition.
I will give, and I will also let others give to me.
I will give, not letting second thoughts taint my generosity.
I will give, knowing that generosity helps develop renunciation.
May my generosity transform the mean and pacify the hostile.
May my generosity befriend the newcomer and comfort the unhappy.
May my generosity dissolve all greed and clinging and help in the freeing of the heart.
(Excerpt from Nava Puja, Ven. S. Dhammika, 2010)
(see also Recollection on Virtue, Recollection on Friendship, Recollection on Peace and Recollection on Blessings)
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