True charity occurs only when there are no notions of giving, giver, or gift.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True charity happens without thinking about giving.
- In plain terms
- Give freely without expecting recognition.
- What can you take from it?
- Give without thinking about yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you give?
- Do you expect thanks?
Another view
Acknowledging others can encourage giving.
More from Gautama Buddha
We forgive principally for our own sake, so that we may cease to bear the burden of rancour.
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