Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts*
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Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
translated from the Pali by
Thanissaro Bhikkhu
© 1997–2013
"There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time of famine. One sets the first fruits of field & orchard in front of those who are virtuous. These are the five seasonable gifts."
In the proper season they give —
those with discernment, responsive, free from stinginess.
Having been given in proper season,
with hearts inspired by the Noble Ones
— straightened, Such —
their offering bears an abundance.
Those who rejoice in that gift or give assistance,
they, too, have a share of the merit,
and the offering isn't depleted by that.
So, with an unhesitant mind,
one should give where the gift bears great fruit.
Merit is what establishes living beings in the next life.
See also:
Sappurisadana Sutta: A Person of Integrity's Gifts
translated from the Pali by
Thanissaro Bhikkhu
© 2004–2013
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Provenance:
©1997 Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
Transcribed from a file provided by the translator.
This Access to Insight edition is ©1997–2013
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AMEN''
Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
translated from the Pali by
Thanissaro Bhikkhu
© 1997–2013
"There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time of famine. One sets the first fruits of field & orchard in front of those who are virtuous. These are the five seasonable gifts."
In the proper season they give —
those with discernment, responsive, free from stinginess.
Having been given in proper season,
with hearts inspired by the Noble Ones
— straightened, Such —
their offering bears an abundance.
Those who rejoice in that gift or give assistance,
they, too, have a share of the merit,
and the offering isn't depleted by that.
So, with an unhesitant mind,
one should give where the gift bears great fruit.
Merit is what establishes living beings in the next life.
See also:
Sappurisadana Sutta: A Person of Integrity's Gifts
translated from the Pali by
Thanissaro Bhikkhu
© 2004–2013
Read more: glbresearch.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dhammavirt&action=display&thread=3881#ixzz1iU2wSPNm
Provenance:
©1997 Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
Transcribed from a file provided by the translator.
This Access to Insight edition is ©1997–2013
Terms of use: You may copy, reformat, reprint, republish, and redistribute this work in any medium whatsoever, provided that: (1) you only make such copies, etc. available free of charge; (2) you clearly indicate that any derivatives of this work (including translations) are derived from this source document; and (3) you include the full text of this license in any copies or derivatives of this work. Otherwise, all rights reserved. For additional information about this license, see the FAQ.
www.accesstoinsight.org/faq.html#copyright
How to cite this document (one suggested style):
Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
translated from the Pali by
Thanissaro Bhikkhu
© 1997–2013
Thanissaro Bhikkhu
© 1997–2013