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Dana: reciprocity and patronage in Buddhism,
Book Details
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
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Language: English
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Edition: Delhi
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Year: 2017
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ISBN-13: 9789384092320
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ISBN-10: 9384092320
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Subject: History, Buddhism
About the Book
This book offers a comprehensive study of the concept of dāna (generosity or giving) in Buddhism, presenting it as both a rational and ethical principle that shaped Buddhist practice and thought. While emphasizing its moral and social dimensions, the book also investigates the superimposed mythic and cultic layers that developed around the practice of dāna.
Through historical and textual analysis, it uncovers how the idea of giving was not only an ethical obligation but also evolved into a ritualized and symbolic act within Buddhist traditions. By bridging the rational, ethical, mythological, and ritualistic aspects, the volume provides a holistic understanding of dāna as a central pillar of Buddhist life and philosophy.
Essential for students, researchers, and readers interested in Buddhism, history of religions, and South Asian intellectual traditions, this work sheds light on the profound cultural and spiritual significance of giving in Buddhist societies.
