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Dana: The Practice of Giving

Dana (pronounced “DAH-nuh”), noun. Sanskrit, Pali, roughly “gift, alms, donation”; voluntary giving of materials, energy, or wisdom (dharma) to others; generosity; regarded as one of the most important Buddhist virtues. Simple acts of giving—whether material, emotional,…

By The Editors

Summer 2003

MeditationMagazine | On Practice

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Magazine | On Practice

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By Tricycle

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By Bonnie Myotai Treace, Sensei

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