Buddhist Generosity: Its Conceptual Model and Empirical Tests

This study developed a Buddhist Generosity Scale to assess Buddhist generosity, acts of compassion to give something of value to humans and animals, among Thai Buddhists. Conceptually the Scale consists of two factors: scope—giving to humans and animals, and criticality—the gifts’ importance to the...

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Main Author: Ariyabuddhiphongs, Vanchai (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2016
In: Archive for the psychology of religion
Year: 2016, Volume: 38, Issue: 3, Pages: 316-344
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Thailand / Buddhism / Metta / Pro-social behavior / Wellness
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BL Buddhism
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B Buddhist generosity Buddhist Generosity Scale loving kindness happiness
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)