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page 1Alms in Buddhism
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dāna
thumb|170px| is any form of giving.
alt=Buddhist Dana|thumb|In Buddhist culture, (donation) is any relinquishing of ownership to a recipient without expecting anything in return.
alt=Dana|thumb|The Buddha and a monk are shown in a relief from Borobudur, Indonesia, making an alms round.
'''''' (Devanagari: , IAST: ) is a Sanskrit and Pali word that connotes the virtue of generosity, charity or giving of alms, in Indian religions and philosophies.
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piṇḍacāra
thumb|350px|Mural depicting the Buddha on almsround, from the [[Ajanta Caves]]