Recollecting Generosity

One of the Six Recollections taught in the Vishuddhimagga is that of generosity.  In Chapter VII .107 we are taught that, "one should naturally be devoted to generosity and the constant practice of giving and sharing".  When we are mindful of generosity we free ourselves from our tendency to avarice and greed.  In giving, we  are practicing a fundamental virtue that brings us closer to the cessation of suffering caused by our cravings and we release others from the suffering caused by their unmet needs. So today, as we think of gratitude, let us also think about one way that we can be generous to someone today. It is one of our best practices.