Patrul Rinpoche's life exemplified generosity; whenever he was given money or offerings, he quickly handed them over to others, giving generously to the poor and the homeless. It is said that there was little that Patrul Rinpoche loved more than being able to give to others. A favorite story my teachers told me concerns a man who approached the learned teacher and begged him for some money.
"Oh my poor friend," Patrul said. "Just say to me, I don't need any money, and I will give you some."
The beggar thought that he had been misunderstood, so he repeated his request for money. Once again Patrul answered," Just say to me, I don't need any money, and I will give you some."
Finally the man uttered the sentence Patrul had been requesting. "I don't need any money, " he said. Patrul in turn rewarded him with a handful of silver coins.
— Lama Surya Das, Letting Go of the Person You Used To Be