Charity

[blazer]

Yesterday i've seen a beggar from afar, he had problems walking.
Felt compassionate and gave some charity to him. He told me his story and it looked genuine, so i gave him more help and had some talk. He wanted to keep in contact on facebook and told so many thanks.

A few days ago i offered my attention to a homeless sat on the street, which looked in need of a lighter.
In exchange he gave me a present, all his tobacco and rolling papers, he told me he should not smoke anymore.
So gave charity in exchange, then had some talk.

I'm trying, when able to go out, to be mindful about other's people feelings and needs and focus on giving.

 

[Johann]

mudita

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts

“There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time of famine. One sets the first fruits of field & orchard in front of those who are virtuous. These are the five seasonable gifts.”



In the proper season they give —
   those with discernment,
   responsive, free from stinginess.
Having been given in proper season,
with hearts inspired by the Noble Ones
   — straightened, Such —
their offering bears an abundance.
Those who rejoice in that gift
   or give assistance,
they, too, have a share of the merit,
   and the offering isn't depleted by that.
So, with an unhesitant mind,
one should give where the gift bears great fruit.
   Merit is what establishes
   living beings in the next life.

Quote from: https://sangham.net/en/tipitaka/sut/an/an05/an05.036.than