A talk on dāna—the heart practice of generosity that sits at the center of the Buddhist path. Tara Brach contrasts the tightening of grasping with the ease that arises when small, spontaneous acts of giving are practiced as awareness.
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In this week's talk, we explore the heart practice of generosity—a teaching at the very center of the Buddhist path and a medicine so deeply needed in our world. Together, we reflect on the two patterns that shape our lives: the tightening of grasping—the sense of not enough—and the natural ease that arises when we open our hearts and offer our care. When we become more mindful of giving, even in small and spontaneous ways, we reconnect with our innate goodness and with the love that flows through all of life. And, as we let go of the habits that create separation and reflect on the goodness within and around us, we discover the joy of a generous heart. Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music