What are the 3 kinds of Buddhist Gifts?

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 practiced 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 starving & the yearning of the thirsty. This type of donation is highly recommended in Buddhism and is called the Amisa dāna. (The donation of material things).

Next comes the Abhaya dāna: - or giving life to those whose lives are in danger 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 human's life is indeed a great thing. Donation of eyes and kidneys is also highly appreciated and comes under Abhaya dāna – fearless donation of life. When one leads a life according to the five precepts based on harmlessness, loving-kindness and compassion we also give fearlessness Abhaya dāna to the rest of society.

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! There is no other giving, which is even remotely comparable.