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Dāna
Concept of charity in Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dāna (Devanagari: दान, IAST: Dāna)[2] is a Sanskrit and Pali word that connotes the virtue of generosity, charity or giving of alms, in Indian religions and philosophies.[3][4]: 634–661
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In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, dāna is the practice of cultivating generosity. It can take the form of giving to an individual in distress or need,[5] or of philanthropic public projects that empower and help many.[6]
Dāna is an ancient practice in Indian traditions, tracing back to Vedic traditions.[7][8]