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EA 15.3 Two Kinds of Gifts / English

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(3) Two Types of Giving

Thus I have heard: One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.

At that time, the Bhagavaan said to the bhikshus:

“There are two types of giving. What are these two?

They are Dharma giving and material giving.

Bhikshus, among all forms of giving, the highest and most supreme is none other than Dharma giving.

“Therefore, bhikksus, you should always practice Dharma giving.

Thus, bhikshus, you should train yourselves in this way.”

When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.