1. 2013 Sutta Vibhanga Course Lesson Eight Happiness in Giving 1 Conducted by – Ven. K. Rathanasara Organized by

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3. 3 O monks, if people knew, as I know, the result of giving and sharing, they would not eat without having given, nor would they allow the stain of niggardliness to obsess them and take root in their minds. Even if it were their last morsel, their last mouthful, they would not eat without having shared it, if there were someone to share it with. But, monks, as people do not know, as I know, the result of giving and sharing, they eat without having given, and the stain of niggardliness obsesses them and takes root in their minds. (Itivuttaka 26; 18-19) – Refer to Course notes)

4.  Giving Away out of compassion and good will; having beneficial and generous thoughts  Giving Up attachment, craving and clinging  Material as well as Immaterial things can be given away 4

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7. 7 To your dear and near ones

8. 8 To get rid of something unpleasant

9. 9 Example - supporting terrorism and spending on animal sacrifice

10. 10 Fear towards God, karmic retribution, losing someone or something

11. 11 Such gifts have been given before by my father and grandfather and it was done by them before; hence it would be unworthy of me to give up this old family tradition

12. 12 By giving this gift, I shall be reborn in a good destination, in a heavenly world, after death

13. 13 When giving this gift, my heart will be glad, and happiness and joy will arise in me

14. 14 one gives because it ennobles and adorns the mind

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16. 16 He becomes rich, affluent, and wealthy, and he is handsome, comely, graceful, endowed with supreme beauty of complexion.

17. 17 He becomes rich, affluent, and wealthy, and his children and wives, his slaves, messengers, and workers are obedient, lend their ears to him, and apply their minds to understand him.

18. 18 He becomes rich, affluent, and wealthy, and benefits come to him at the right time, in abundant measure.

19. 19 He becomes rich, affluent, and wealthy, and his mind inclines to the enjoyment of excellent things among the five cords of sensual pleasure.

20. 20 He becomes rich, affluent, and wealthy, and no loss of his wealth takes place from any quarter, whether from fire, floods, the king, bandits, or unloved heirs.

21. 21 1.Purity of the Mind [Citta Sampatti]  Condition your mind with Generosity, Loving Kindness and Wisdom  Be Mindful of your volition Before, During and After giving. Do not let any negative thoughts to defile your mind.  Be Happy Before you give.  Be Happy While you are giving. Have a clear, pure mind.  Be Happy and Rejoice over the good deed After you have given.

22. With the wealth acquired by energetic, striving, amassed by the strength of his arms, earned by the sweat of his brow, righteous wealth righteously gained, a family man enjoys his wealth and does meritorious deeds. (AN 4:62; II 69 - 70) 22 2.Righteously gained Wealth [Vatthu Sampatti]

23. 23 3.Those who are Worthy to receive [Pa ṭ iggaha Sampatti]

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27. 27 1.Among Personal Offering Offering to the Buddha is Supreme Offering to the Buddha is Supreme 2.Among Group Offering Offering to the Noble Sāngha is Supreme Offering to the Noble Sāngha is Supreme 3.Among All the Offerings Offering to the Noble Sāngha headed by the Buddha is Supreme Offering to the Noble Sāngha headed by the Buddha is Supreme

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33. 33 “There would be, Suman ā,” said the Blessed One. “The one who has given alms, having become a deva, will surpass the non-giver in Five ways:- 1.divine Lifespan 2.divine Beauty 3.divine Happiness 4.divine Fame 5.divine Power [A.N. – V, 43]

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35. 1.What is Dāna? 2.Dāna as a Bodhisatta practice  Dāna Pārami  Dāna UpaPārami  Dāna Paramatta Pārami 3.Eight Reasons for Giving  out of affection, anger, stupidity, fear, tradition, to receive, to be happy and to detach 35

36. 36 4.Five ways of Giving  Out of Faith, Respect, at Right Time, with Generous heart, without Belittling 5.Three Essentials of Giving  Purity of Mind, Righteously gained wealth, Worthy ones to receive.

37. 37 6.What is Sānghika Dāna? 7.Why should we practice Dāna?  Bring happiness in this life and lives to come  Bring fortunate rebirths in cycle of existence  Reduce greed, hatred and delusion

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