The Essence of Generosity

In this month’s teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche explains the essence of generosity and its benefits. He also points out the difference between authentic and inauthentic generosity. (This video is an excerpt from The Six Paramitas: Exploring Wisdom and Compassion, a course in Tergar’s Vajrayana Online program.)

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Reflection Question

• Bring to mind a situation in which you practiced generosity with the mind of letting go. Next, bring to mind an act of generosity in which you were more motivated by self-interest. What was the difference in outcome of these two acts, both internally and externally?

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