Preparing for 2026: Starting with Generosity

Hello, wonderful Open Heart Project.

This week, we’re revisiting the first of the six paramitas — generosity. I originally recorded this teaching some time ago, but it feels especially relevant now, as we move toward the end of the year. Generosity is not only about giving material things; it’s about offering our attention, our patience, and our willingness to show up exactly as we are. It’s a practice of opening the heart, even when it’s hard.

We’re also relaunching this entire series on the paramitas in preparation for our annual Building a Mindful New Year program, running December 26–31. Each day, a different Buddhist teacher will discuss one paramita, offering teachings and practices to help you enter 2026 with clarity, steadiness, and genuine warmth. Think of it as a spacious, supportive bridge from one year into the next.

If you feel called to deepen your practice or simply want to end the year with more intention, I’d love for you to join us. This program is completely free, all you need to do is sign up. You can come to all the sessions or just the ones that speak to you; everything will be recorded.

With love,
Susan

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