Voice of the Village: The Generosity Economy

Voice of the Village: The Generosity Economy

By Judie Donaldson

Have you ever heard of “the generosity economy”? I hadn’t until I became familiar with Buddhism. It’s pretty darn impressive. Let me explain.

In the Buddhist community, learning about the Buddhist philosophy and principles is a central activity. Needless to say, then, Buddhist teachers are valued. And can you imagine this? They don’t charge a fee for their teaching because generosity is a central tenet in Buddhism. Teachers share their knowledge from their heart and out of generosity, and students, if they wish, can express their appreciation by making a financial gift. So, hmm. I guess that’s […]

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