5 seasonable gifts
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Five seasonable gifts:
1. One gives to a newcomer
2. One gives to one going away
3. One gives to one who is ill
4. One gives in time of famine
5. One sets the first fruits of field and orchard in front of those who are virtuous
(from Anguttara Nikaya 5.36)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/