WHICH TYPES OF ACTS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE FEARLESSNESS DANA (ABHAYA DANA)?

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(Master Jun Hong Lu's Call-In Radio Program)

Caller: Master Lu, there are different types of Dana, namely Wealth Dana (Amisa Dāna), Dharma Dāna and Fearlessness Dana (Abhaya Dāna). Most of our Buddhist friends are only familiar with the concepts of Dharma Dāna and Wealth Dana. Which types of acts and tricks are considered to be Fearlessness Dana?

Master Jun Hong Lu: Don’t you know about Fearlessness Dana? Go to the Buddhist Practice Centre and help move wooden stools, mop the floor, drive others around, help in transporting books, move things, etc., All of these acts are considered to be Fearlessness Dana. There is also helping others to move fish, or perform heavy duties. As long as your action is meant to help sentient beings, it is a virtuous deed. Did you see how many people were arranging chairs in the Guan Yin Hall during the Dharma convention period? All of these acts are considered to be that of Fearlessness Dana.

Translated by Oriental Radio Practice Centre (Singapore)
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