Fusatsu: Unsurpassable Giving

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of unsurpassable giving as the foundation of Buddhist practice.

Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei - ZCNYC - 4/5/26 - The Buddha began with generosity—dāna pāramitā—as the ground of all practice and the basis of being truly teachable. The precepts live within this spirit, expressing how we give and share this life with others. What does it mean to give in the most complete, unsurpassable way?

People in this episode

Guest: Jody Hojin Kimmel

Topics covered

• generosity
• Buddhism
• dāna pāramitā
• precepts
• giving
• spiritual practice

Keywords

• generosity
• Buddhism
• dāna pāramitā
• precepts
• spirituality
• giving

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ZCNYC

Books & works: Buddha

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