Significance of Bountiful

In Theravada Buddhism, the concept of Bountiful pertains to the virtue of generosity, which was a core practice of Illisa's ancestors. However, this value was neglected by Illisa during his time as Treasurer. The text highlights the importance of generosity as a significant virtue in Theravada, reflecting on the contrast between ancestral practices and personal choices.

Synonyms: Abundant, Rich, Generous, Overflowing, Large, Prolific

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Buddhist concept of 'Bountiful'

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In Buddhism, "Bountiful" signifies the virtue of generosity exemplified by Illisa's ancestors, reflecting a core principle of compassion and selflessness that he forsook during his time as Treasurer.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6

(1) The virtue of generosity that Illisa's ancestors practiced, which he abandoned during his tenure as Treasurer.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).