Concept of hospitality through the lens of Theravada Buddhism and Western philosophy.

What is it about?

Hospitality is central to the social fabric of many societies, however, the term has contested meanings and is discussed and interpreted differently in different discourses. After exploring the concept of hospitality, this review analyses the meanings and ideologies of hospitality in Theravada Buddhism and Western philosophy.

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Why is it important?

It is important because the dominant view of hospitality is largely grounded in Western philosophical traditions, where key concepts include understandings of hospitality in relation to God, conditional and unconditional hospitality, and universal hospitality, Instead, Theravada Buddhism provides new insights into the nature of reciprocity and conditionality.

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