Title Theories of the gift in South Asia : Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain reflections on dāna / Maria Heim

Published New York ; London : Routledge, 2004

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 194 pages) Series Religion in history, society, and culture ; v. 9 Religion in history, society & culture ; 9. Contents Introduction -- Sources chapter -- The donor -- The recipient -- The ritual -- The gift -- Conclusions Summary This book explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem, offering a perceptive guide to the uniquely South Asian contributors to theoretical work on the gift Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-184) and index Notes Print version record Subject Religious ethics -- South Asia Generosity -- Religious aspects. Hindu giving. Buddhist giving. Jaina giving. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Customs & Traditions. Buddhist giving Generosity -- Religious aspects Hindu giving Jaina giving Religious ethics Geschenk Hinduismus Buddhismus Jainismus Gåvor -- religiösa aspekter -- Indien. South Asia Form Electronic book ISBN 0203502264 9780203502266

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