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Buddhism

leftieNanner

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1. Thank you for this

Reply to safeinOhio (Original post)

Sun Feb 7, 2021, 08:25 PM

Feb 2021

I had an opportunity to transform a thing I owned into an anonymous gift that helped someone else with a serious life issue.

It was one of the most joyous experiences of my life. And being anonymous was a big part of the gift.

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Buddhism and giving anonymous gifts,,,Like a DU star. [View all] safeinOhio Feb 2021 OP

Thank you for this leftieNanner Feb 2021 #1

Do you mean a du heart? left-of-center2012 Feb 2021 #2

yes, i'm old and forgetful safeinOhio Feb 2021 #5

St. Francis: For it is in giving that we receive Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #3

I'm a big fan of St. Francis and St. Clare. safeinOhio Feb 2021 #6

YW! I like St. Clare as well. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #7

If you ever get to Italy, go to Assisi. safeinOhio Feb 2021 #9

He is also the patron saint of ecology. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #11

Here you go safeinOhio Feb 2021 #12

It sounds beautiful. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #13

I worked for 12 years for a non-profit meal delivery org... JoeOtterbein Feb 2021 #4

He didn't need or want his feathers rubbed for doing the right thing. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #8

Yep JoeOtterbein Feb 2021 #10