Guidelines for Promoting Giving According to the Bodhisattva Teachings

Abstract

          The academic article "Guidelines for Promoting Almsgiving by Bodhisattvas" discusses the Bodhisattva's practice of almsgiving at three levels: Dāna Pāramitā (perfection of giving), Dāna Upapāramitā (higher perfection of giving), and Dāna Paramatthapāramitā (highest perfection of giving). The Bodhisattva practices almsgiving with the firm intention of assisting beings in transcending the cycle of samsara. The objective of this academic article is To study the meritorious practices of Bodhisattvas. and guidelines for promoting the giving of alms by Bodhisattvas which has methods for researching information in the Tripitaka, Commentary, Supreme Court, and related Buddhist scriptures, leading to knowledge. The value of almsgiving starts with the fundamental reason for giving, combined with belief, shame, and mental awareness. This leads to five benefits: being loved, Interacting with good people, associating with good people, having a good reputation, not being far from the Dhamma, and leading to heaven. Therefore, the Bodhisattva's guidelines for promoting almsgiving should begin with educating people at all levels, from young children to youth and the elderly, to cultivate the habit of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others. This will prevent encroaching upon and causing distress to others out of mutual sympathy. Such actions will lead to changes that allow society to live happily and peacefully.