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'''[[Abhaya]]''': [[Fearless]] | '''[[Abhaya]]''': [[Fearless]] | ||
| − | [[Abhaya]] | + | [[Abhaya Dàna]] – [[Giving of non-fear]], [[Trust]], warmness, [[tolerance]]. In the [[consideration]] of the Gifts, when one gives {{Wiki|space}} and allowance for others to move and [[time]] to think, or does not belittle their capabilities or show up their weaknesses, one is considered as [[giving non-fear]]. |
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| + | In [[Anguttara Nikàya]], the [[book]] of the three, verse 172, The [[Buddha]] said that one should give in such a way that the receiver does not [[feel]] humiliated, belittled or {{Wiki|hurt}}. One should give with due [[consideration]] and [[respect]], and make the donee [[feel]] warmly welcomed and glad to return. | ||
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| + | Personal involvement in the act of giving; such as giving with our [[own]] [[bare]] hands and promoting rapport through our caring, willingness, and concerned [[attitude]] towards the receiver will most definitely enhance the [[quality]] of our ''[[abhaya-dàna]]''. | ||
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| + | This will be even more so if we give good things, choices, useful and appropriate, and not things which are only fit to be thrown away. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:26, 24 January 2024
Abhaya: Fearless
Abhaya Dàna – Giving of non-fear, Trust, warmness, tolerance. In the consideration of the Gifts, when one gives space and allowance for others to move and time to think, or does not belittle their capabilities or show up their weaknesses, one is considered as giving non-fear.
In Anguttara Nikàya, the book of the three, verse 172, The Buddha said that one should give in such a way that the receiver does not feel humiliated, belittled or hurt. One should give with due consideration and respect, and make the donee feel warmly welcomed and glad to return.
Personal involvement in the act of giving; such as giving with our own bare hands and promoting rapport through our caring, willingness, and concerned attitude towards the receiver will most definitely enhance the quality of our abhaya-dàna.
This will be even more so if we give good things, choices, useful and appropriate, and not things which are only fit to be thrown away.
