"Real Charity"
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A person who is on his way to spiritual growth must try to reduce his own selfishness and his strong desire for acquiring more and more. He should reduce his strong attachment to possessions which, if he is not mindful, can enslave him to greed. What he owns or has should instead be used for the benefit and happiness of others: his loved ones as well as those who need his help.

— K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Thera

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "A person who is on his way to spiritual growth must try to reduce his own selfishness and his strong desire for acquiring more and more. He should reduce his strong attachment to possessions which, if he is not mindful, can enslave him to greed. What he owns or has should instead be used for the benefit and happiness of others: his loved ones as well as those who need his help." in the context of ""Real Charity"" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Thera

About K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Thera

K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Thera (18 March 1919 – 31 August 2006) was a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and scholar.