Four Portion

When we did good deeds such as Dana (act of giving), we had to do it with Panna (wisdom). We should not give everything or every amount of money that we had to do just Dana. This is a stupid act, said Sayadaw U Vimala in today's Dhamma Talk.

The Buddha had mentioned that we should divide our money into four portion that is

1. one portion for food
2. one portion for guests or medicine for ourselves 
3. two portion for investment

So, there is no mentioned that one had to spent all his money on giving.
Which portion should one take for the act of giving? asked Sayadaw
It is the portion of food. One can reduce his partake of food and uses this portion of money to do charity. By doing this, one not only be able to perform good deeds but also is able to sustain oneself in the society. He will be blameless.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!