Then in the end this corpse is cast off, along with all your possessions. Knowing this, an intelligent person would enjoy what they have and also give it away. After giving and using according to their means, blameless, they go to a heavenly place.”
Linked Discourses 1.42 5. On Fire Giving What?
“Giving what do you give strength? Giving what do you give beauty? Giving what do you give happiness? Giving what do you give vision? And who is the giver of all? Please answer my question.”
“Giving food you give strength. Giving clothes you give beauty. Giving a vehicle you give happiness. Giving a lamp you give vision.
And the giver of all is the one who gives monastic quarters. But one who teaches the Dhamma gives the gift of freedom from death.”
Linked Discourses 1.43 5. On Fire Food
“Both gods and humans enjoy their food. So what’s the name of the spirit who doesn’t enjoy food?”
“Those who give with faith and a clear and confident heart, partake of food in this world and the next.