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Sivpasadana

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a term employed by the Buddhists in Ceylon to denote almsgiving when practiced in relation to the priests. Of this almsgiving there are four divisions: 1. Chiwara-dana, the gift of robes; 2. Aharadana, the gift of food; 3. Sayanasana-dana, the gift of a pallet on which to recline; 4. Gilanapratya-dana, the gift of medicine or sick diet. See Hardy, Eastern Monachism.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sivpasadana'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/sivpasadana.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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