Dana in Buddhism’ DANA’ (Gift) is a great virtue. Whatever good and welfare activities are done by men, Dana is the most significant. Dana has a special place in Buddhism. Buddhism is based on three types of good deeds, i.e. Dana, Sila and Meditation. In the previous class, we have known about Dana, characteristics of Dana, materials of gift and good effects of dana. In this post, we will read about Buddhist religious ceremonies relating to gift, its story and significance. Introduction to Dana ceremonies The Buddhists observe various religious gift ceremonies. For example, dana, austapariskar dana, Kathin Cibar Dana etc. In these dana ceremonies, gifts are primarily given to the Bhikkhu Sangha. Many people assemble in the ceremonies and

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