The purpose of this study is to examine the act of Dāna(practice of giving) occurring during the Shikoku pilgrimage through literature from a Buddhist perspective and to explore the changes in pilgrims through this act. The research questions are as follows: Firstly, through the travelogues of Shikoku pilgrimage participants, we aim to examine various Dāna practices taking place in Shikoku and explore the pilgrims' sentiments from a Buddhist perspective. Secondly, we seek to investigate the changes in pilgrims' minds induced by Dāna practices during the pilgrimage. The Shikoku pilgrimage narrative in this study is based on published books and officially serialized documents on the internet. The books referenced include works by Gyeongin Seon, Kim Hyo-seon, Choi Seong-hyun, Choi Sang-hee. Internet sources consulted include pilgrimage narratives by Kim Nam-hee, Park Ji-san, Choi Hyeon-gyeong. The various practice of giving (Dāna) in the Shikoku pilgrimage were classified into material giving (Jae-si), Dharma giving (Beop-si), and fearless giving (Muoe-si) from a Buddhist perspective. The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes of pilgrims through acts of giving were comprehensively organized. Through the research, the diverse acts of giving in the Shikoku pilgrimage, performed by givers, pilgrims, and the objects of giving, all embody the pure "selfless giving," characterized by kindness and a heart of blessing without conditions, deeply touching the hearts of pilgrims. This emotional response manifested in various forms, including feelings of strength, joy, happiness, gratitude, positivity, reassurance, gratitude for the fourfold assembly, profound emotional experiences that helped forget pain and relieve stress headaches. The psychological and emotional changes in these pilgrims not only stopped at their own happiness but also led to a reciprocal cycle of giving back to others. The transformation of pilgrims through the giving practice of the Shikoku pilgrimage is expected to contribute to creating a warm society with altruistic characteristics.
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