Giving
What are the three factors of a donor?
1) The donor is joyful before giving.
2) They have a placid, confident mind in the act of giving.
3) They are elated after giving.
- The Buddha ( from The Anguttara Nikaya)
Giver, Receiver, Gift
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Giver, Receiver, Gift 〰️
Financial Gifts
Clouds in Water is a community supported temple, relying primarily on the donations and class fees that our sangha offers. All donations are tax-deductible, and we are deeply appreciative of your generosity.
You can give us a sustaining monthly donor or single donations as a member or friends of Clouds.
Volunteering
Giving or the Practice of Generosity is often practiced as the first of the six paramitas (perfections) - generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiasm, meditation, wisdom. Generosity is often taught as a way to "prepare the ground" for all the other practices. Volunteering and engaged Buddhist activism are a gift to our sangha and wider community!
Your Presence
Many of you know the truth of how this place only operates through the generous volunteer contributions of many people. But you might not realize that it also only operates through the generous participation of many people. Just your coming here for all the various activities is an act of giving. Give the gift of your presence in a class, on retreat, at events, or in one of our smaller practice groups.
