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Danna / Generosity: It’s More than Just the Talk at the end of the Retreat

With Chris Willard recorded on November 17, 2024.

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Generosity, be it material or spiritual is universal across cultures and spiritual practices. In today’s talk we explore Buddhist and other teachings, as well as deeper neuroscience behind why generosity makes us happier and more resilient, even touching on whether science can validate karma as it relates to kindness and generosity. We’ll take the time to explore different types of generosity, and pragmatic ways to integrate generosity toward yourself and others into your life, even days that we feel like we have little to give.

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