concept   donation
culture   Eastern countries
statement   Donations in Eastern countries serve to support the community, fulfill social obligations, and gain spiritual merit.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 donation Eastern countries Viewed as a way to fulfill religious obligations, support community, and gain spiritual merit. 1
2 donation must Eastern countries Donation must often involves colorfully wrapped items, such as omamori (charms), given at temples or shrines for good luck or protection. 1
3 donation must Eastern countries Donations must be made with humility and modesty, without drawing attention to oneself or seeking praise for the act. 1
4 donation must Eastern countries Donation must be made to support the community or to fulfill social obligations, often with expectation of recognition or benefit in return. 1
5 donations Eastern countries In Japan, there is a cultural norm of giving donations to support local temples and shrines as a way of showing respect and gratitude. 1
6 donor Eastern countries Organ donation is less common and may be viewed with skepticism or religious concerns about bodily integrity. 1