Dhamma Earth's Dose of Dhamma

EP80 | Mangala Sutta- Generosity 19

EP79 | Mangala Sutta- Generosity 18

EP78 | Kamala Sutta- Generosity 17

EP77 | Generosity 16

Through a special story in this sharing, the feasible gains one may obtain through regular offering is depicted.

By offering items accompanied by supplementary materials, what are the possible benefits one can gain? Find out more in this sharing.

In this sharing, learn about what enslaving dāna is, and what it means to perform such offering.

In this sharing, different types of dāna such as joyful and equanimous offering is explained

Learn about the difference unprompted offering made without hesitation makes when compared to prompted offering made after hesitation.

In this sharing, the definition of offering that is associated with wisdom and defined and clarified.

When making an offering, does doing it with wisdom make a difference? Learn about this topic in this sharing.

Does careful preparation of offering bring about different effects and results than when one does not put much effort into the preparation process? Find out more in this sharing.

In this sharing, learn about how the offering of gifts from one’s own hands differs from gifts given through others.

The next group of twos for generosity is, generosity tainted with fault, and untainted with fault. This sharing will expand upon these two types of dāna.

Different classifications of generosity, as well as their examples and benefits are talked about in this sharing.

Understand more about how one can give the gift of Dhamma and learn about another classification of generosity in this sharing.

There are different classifications of generosity, one being the giving of Dhamma. Learn more about the value of this type of giving in this sharing.

Understand more about the blessing of generosity and why it is a key for the enhancement of our life in this sharing.

This sharing gives listeners a brief insight into what the blessing of generosity is.

What are some considerations to pay attention to when choosing an occupation? This sharing dives into some factors to consider when finding a job.

When taking care of elderly parents who are in poor health, how can we keep our spirits up and our minds bright?  Learn more from this sharing.

In the face of problems in the family, what other tips can we apply to overcome them? Find out more in this sharing

Some tips about what mindset one can establish when facing issues in a family is covered in this sharing.

This sharing gives some suggestions on how to overcome issue in a family.

This sharing explains why having an honest occupation is a blessing.

What does it mean to maintain impartiality and how does it bring about peace and harmony in relationships? Understand more through this sharing.

Beneficial conduct, which is one of the four factors of maintaining relationships, requires bravery and trust to live out. Find out more about how to live this skill out in life in this sharing.

The value and power of true giving, and its ability to promote harmony between individuals, can be understood through this anecdote.

By first acknowledging that the understanding of white lies varies from person to person, this sharing clarifies which type of white lies are considered unsuitable speech.

In this sharing, understand more about the ways to treat your spouse that promote harmony and peace in the family.

Are there ways for parents to reciprocate the tender care given to them by their children? The ways to do so are explained in this sharing.

What are some ways for children to support their parents? This sharing explains the ways that have been declared by the Buddha.

Having received endless parental care, how may the children repay their parents in life? This sharing maps out the ways for the young to bring true benefit to their guardians and repay them.

Attending upon parents 1

Well Spoken Speech 11

In our effort to practise good speech, doing so at home might prove to be a big challenge for many. This sharing contains some suggestions that may help promote well spoken speech between family members.

How can we avoid speaking unsuitably and promote well spoken speech in our lives? A suggestion to this question is given in this sharing.

The other factors of good and well spoken speech are further elaborated upon in this sharing.

The second factor of good speech is explained in this sharing.

In this sharing, we delve into the factors of good speech, and learn more about the first factor.

What defines idle speech and how does it impact our practice to gain liberation? This sharing explains more about this topic.

Get to know more about the consequences brought about in the present and future by those who speak harshly, through this sharing.

If one were to plant the seed of divisive speech, what are the fruits they will reap? Learn more about the results of this type of ill spoken speech in this sharing.

This sharing provides listeners with a more thorough understanding of well spoken speech and touches on the negative effects of one type of ill spoken speech.

What does well trained discipline mean for those who have gone forth? Understand more through this sharing.

This sharing expands upon what defines good and well trained discipline in lay life.

In both home and homeless life, what is the importance of learning a craft and why has it been declared a blessing? You may find out more through this sharing.

It is important that, when working hard to develop stronger memory, we don’t do anything to hinder ourselves from achieving that goal. Learn about what we can avoid doing in this sharing.

Curious about how to cultivate better memory? Understand more about a habit one can cultivate that may help them in their pursuit of a goal, in this sharing.

Listen to this sharing to learn more about an important skill that aids us in expanding our ability to retain what we learn.

In our effort to improve our memory, what holds us back and what can we do to enhance our ability to retain information? Understand more through this sharing.

Find out more about the factors one may cultivate in their effort to improve mindfulness in this sharing.

What is a factor that may help improve memory and our ability to retain the Buddha’s teachings? Find out in this sharing.

This sharing is an introduction of the third stanza of blessings declared by the Buddha.

How can we direct ourselves rightly and what is an important step to always keep in mind? These questions are answered in this sharing.

A key suggestion to help us change in our lives is found in this sharing.

How can we further direct ourselves toward the acquisition of a positive character or trait? Understand more through this sharing.

This sharing explains the importance of learning and practising this step to implement change of unwanted traits or habits in our lives.

Is trying to change oneself a difficult task? Learn about some steps one can take to encourage positive change in life in this sharing.

When we must be in seemingly unfavourable environments, what can we do for our happiness and wellbeing? This sharing is a wise piece of advice regarding this topic.

This sharing equips us with an important tool, which enhances our lives regardless of our area of residence.

What to do if we are unable to change our place of residence from an unsuitable to a suitable place? What can we do if we are not residing in a suitable place and are unable to move? The answers to this question can be found in this sharing.

Have you ever wondered about the importance of merit made in the past? Listen on to find out more.

In this sharing, we’ll learn about unsurpassed service and recollection.

What is the unsurpassed gain and training? Learn more through this sharing.

This sharing explains what the unsurpassed hearing is, and its relation to a suitable place of residence.

Continuing on from the first part, this sharing further expands on what residing in a suitable place is about.

Are we residing in a suitable place and living out this blessing? This sharing explains what it means to live in a suitable location.

This short sharing paints a picture of the improvements one may discover within themselves as they live out the first three blessings of non-association with fools, association with the wise and venerating those worthy of veneration.

This sharing is for those wishing to learn more about the foreseeable benefits one may possibly reap from venerating those worthy of veneration.

In the face of unwholesome instructions and orders from one’s elders, what can one do? Some possible courses of action one can take are mapped out in this sharing.

Answering to this perplexing yet important question, this sharing shows one how to respect their elders despite their possible differences in opinions and values.

Are those who avoid fools cold-blooded? Replying to this question, this sharing expands upon the truth of this matter.

How may one venerate those worthy of venerating? This sharing is a brief dive into how to live out this blessing that had been declared by the Buddha.

By providing a useful tool, this sharing assists in one’s journey to live out this second blessing.

An explanation on the benefits of living out the second blessing is given in this sharing.

This sharing opens with some information on how to associate with the wise.

This sharing touches on what it means to live out this first blessing and avoid associating with the foolish.

What exactly are the five commotions? This short sharing gives an insight into them.

Have you ever heard of the ‘Discourse of Blessings’? Learn about the origin of the sutta in this sharing.