27.2.17 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #27. Buddhism, post #18: Dana/Generosity/Giving

Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #27. Buddhism, post #18 (27.2.17): Dana/Generosity/Giving

Dana (giving; charity). See also Gradual instruction; Paramis.

"Generosity" in the Path to Freedom pages

As one of the greatest protections/blessings: Sn 2.4

As a fundamental requirement for success on the Path: AN 5.254

As a treasure: AN 7.6

As one of the ten Recollections: see Recollections, ten.

To whom should one give so as to reap the greatest fruit?: SN 3.24, AN 3.57

Eight persons worthy of gifts: AN 8.59

Giving to one who has abandoned the hindrances brings good results: SN 3.24

Never regret a generous gift you gave in the past: SN 3.20

Give while you're able, before your house burns to the ground!: SN 1.41

Giving is best done at the proper time: AN 5.36

The blessings inherent in the gift of food: AN 5.37

Giving even one's last meal: Iti 26

The fruits of giving that arises from various motives: AN 7.49

The fruits of giving that can be reaped in this life: AN 5.34

Two kinds of gifts: Iti 98, Iti 100

Gifts of Dhamma: Dhp 354, Iti 98, Iti 100

Citta the householder's final teaching on generosity: SN 41.10

Give to many; don't be like a rainless cloud: Iti 75

Giving is good, but there is still more to be done: AN 5.176

The dangers faced by unvirtuous monks who enjoy pleasures, homage and gifts of the laity: AN 7.68

The scale of good deeds: AN 9.20

See the suttas in the Devata-samyutta of the Samyutta Nikaya

"The Economy of Gifts" (Thanissaro)

"The Food of Kindness" (Medhanandi)

Dana: The Practice of Giving (Bodhi)

No Strings Attached: The Buddha's Culture of Generosity (Thanissaro)

Source of list above: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/index-subject.html#dana