Aspects of Giving

About this episode

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold discusses the importance of generosity as the first Paramita and its role in alleviating suffering.

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 3/15/26 - As the first of the Paramitas, or perfections, generosity is a virtue that leads to releasing the suffering we all experience, which was the primary focus of the Buddha’s teaching. Shugen Roshi reminds us that when we practice the dharma with the mind of generosity, we can hold everything that arises, and let diminish the disconnection between ourselves and all others.

People in this episode

Guest: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold

Topics covered

• generosity
• dharma
• suffering
• Buddhism
• Paramitas
• spirituality

Keywords

• generosity
• Buddhism
• suffering
• dharma
• Paramitas
• spirituality
• Zen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zen Mountain Monastery

Books & works: Buddha’s teaching

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