There are these two forms of kindliness, O monks, namely, material and spiritual kindliness.

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There are these two kinds of gifts, O monks, namely, material and spiritual gifts, and of these two, O monks, the higher is the latter. There are these two kinds of distribution, O monks, namely, material and spiritual distribution, and of these two, O monks, the higher is the latter. There are these two forms of kindliness, O monks, namely, material and spiritual kindliness, and of these two, O monks, the higher is the latter.

Source Itivuttaka 100 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Itivuttaka, a collection of sayings of the Buddha, giving a material good is good, but giving what nourishes the mind (an understanding, a calming, a kindness that uplifts) is more precious still. Today, in addition to a service rendered, offer someone a true moment of listening or a word that helps them see more clearly.

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