On Generosity
Looking back at my life, I’ve had many angels appear along the way — people who helped me navigate the maze of life with their kindness and open hands. As Lisa reminded us in her Dharma talk, generosity — dana in Pali — is the first of the ten paramis, the ten perfections in our tradition of Buddhist teaching. I’m grateful to be called back to reflect on the generosity I’ve received, and to be reminded that I, too, can offer generosity — even if it’s something as simple as a smile to a stranger.