DIMENSION OF GIVING: REFLECTIONS OF LIFE AND SOCIETY FROM ALMSHOUSE IN BUDDHIST ERA AND HAPPY CABINET IN COVID 19 ERA

Abstract

This article presented the dimension of giving in Buddhism by analyzing from the almshouses and happiness sharing cabinet that was found by 2 dimensions. The first, dimension of one giver, giving is a way to practice mind to eliminate meanness and selfishness to free passions to be above the mentioned desires. The second, dimension of society, giving is an indispensable foundation of living together, It’s helping with things, dharma and useful knowledge, Including helping one another by service mind without hope for return from the mind that consists of love, to be free from suffering and to have happiness. It’s giving happiness to others of great value. Reflections of life was found the capital of life is not equal, threats of life and survival, uncertainty of life, giving between givers as breath extenders and recipients as the person receiving the breath. And Reflections of society was society of inter-dependence and social capital are the kindness that creates great friendship.