Danadhamma, Dānadhamma, Dana-dhamma: 1 definition
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Danadhamma means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDānadhamma—the duty or meritorious act of bestowing gifts of mercy (cp. deyyadhamma) PvA.9;
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Dānadhamma refers to: the duty or meritorious act of bestowing gifts of mercy (cp. deyyadhamma) PvA.9;
Note: dānadhamma is a Pali compound consisting of the words dāna and dhamma.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Partial matches: Dhamma, Dana, Tana.
Ends with: Bhedanadhamma.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 10a - The method of fulfilling the Perfection of Generosity (Dāna Pāramī) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Miscellaneous Notes on Different Aspect of Dāna (generosity) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 535: Sudhābhojana-jātaka < [Volume 5]