Three kinds of gift are mentioned in Buddhism, namely: 1: Amisa dāna: The gift of material things, 2: Abhaya dāna: The fearless gift of life, 3: Dhamma dāna: The gift of real Truth...
Amisa dāna: – or the gift of material things is practised by people of all religions and is very common. Food, clothes and houses are given to people of little means or to refugees through various religious and social organizations. It is, no doubt, a good thing to satisfy the hunger of the starved & the yearning of the thirsty. This type of donations is highly recommended in Buddhism and is called the Amisa dāna. (The donations of material things).
Next comes the Abhaya dāna: - or giving life to those who are in danger of life caused by fire, water or enemies. Sometimes we hear of people, who are about to die due to lack of blood. To donate blood and save another humans life is indeed a great thing. Donation of eyes and kidneys is also highly appreciated and they come under Abhaya dāna – fearless donation of life.
The last one: Dhamma dāna: - or the gift of Truth of the Doctrine is said to be the highest of all donations on earth. Why so? Because it opens the Door to the Deathless Dimension! This no other giving is even remotely capable of...
The gift of Dhamma excels all other Gifts. The flavour of Dhamma excels all other flavours. The pleasure in Dhamma excels all other pleasures. He who has destroyed craving overcomes all sorrow. Dhammapada 354
Most Gods actually became Divine Beings as a result of Giving!
