Lamas and Gifts

[twiz]

Does a Lama only accept gifts when they are filled with good intentions and from the heart?

Are they able to determine when one is just doing it because they are suppose to/want merit, and reject it (in a polite manner)?

Curious as to how much they may understand one's intentions.

[BrianG]

Does a Lama only accept gifts when they are filled with good intentions and from the heart?

Are they able to determine when one is just doing it because they are suppose to/want merit, and reject it (in a polite manner)?

Curious as to how much they may understand one's intentions.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with making offerings to monks because you want to make merit, as a matter of fact, it's virtuous.

I also don't think monks rejecting offerings is appropriate, unless it's an extreme circumstance.

[Malcolm]

Does a Lama only accept gifts when they are filled with good intentions and from the heart?

Are they able to determine when one is just doing it because they are suppose to/want merit, and reject it (in a polite manner)?

Curious as to how much they may understand one's intentions.

No.
No.
As to your third question, it depends on how well they know you.