The Art of Giving: Introduction to Dāna (EP1) by Ven. New York Kusaladhamma

As spiritual practitioners, we seek higher spiritual happiness and wisdom for others and at least ourselves. We achieve that by associating with spiritual friends that have beneficial qualities. We cultivate beneficial actions, Kusala Kamma, and good inner qualities, developing the wholehearted wish and capacity to achieve our spiritual goal such as becoming enlightened or becoming a great teacher who guides many to enlightenment. Kusala Kamma (Good Karma) that produce future results include a very fundamental practice called Dāna which means giving. While giving occurs outside of Buddhism, we can notice that the Lord Buddha had perfected the art of giving over countless lives, displayed various qualities that made a donation more beneficial, and gave insight into giving and all spiritual practices so spiritual practitioners, yogis, could benefit others and themselves. By the end of the video you should be able to, start identifying donations according to what is being offered, and othe