The charitable man is loved by all; his friendship is prized highly.

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The charitable man is loved by all; his friendship is prized highly; in death his heart is at rest and full of joy, for he suffers not from repentance; he receives the opening flower of his reward and the fruit that ripens from it.

Source The Gospel of Buddha, XXIV, §1 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Gospel of Buddha, on accepting the gift of a monastery offered by Anāthapindika, the Buddha says that the generous man is loved, that his friendship is precious and that his heart remains at peace, without regret, to the very end. Today, give something without calculation (an object, some help, a moment) and notice the peace this gift leaves in you.

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