References – AN 7.52: A Very Fruitful Gift 
Sutta / Aṅguttara Nikāya / AN 7: Sattakanipāta / AN 7.52: Dānamahapphalasutta

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“There are teachings about different levels of generosity (e.g. AN 7.52). Are there similar teachings about love or attachment?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Generosity] [Goodwill] [Clinging] // [Dhamma] [Desire] [Teaching Dhamma] [Aggregates] [Mindfulness] [Relationships] [Spaciousness]

Love, Attachment, and Friendship [2019], Session 3, Excerpt 4


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“When was the idea of merit [being like a celestial currency] incorporated into Buddhism?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro, Ajahn Karuṇadhammo and Ajahn Sundarā. [Merit] [History/Early Buddhism] // [Generosity] [Happiness]

Sutta: Iti 22: “Don’t belittle merit.”

Sutta: AN 7.52: Degrees of meritorious offerings.

Readings from The Island [2025], Session 14, Excerpt 1