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As the activity of the Bodhi-child unfolds within contemporary conditions, the question of material support inevitably arises. In earlier times this question appeared in simple and visible forms: the monk’s alms bowl, the patron who offered land for a monastery, the community that provided food, robes, and shelter. Today it appears through digital platforms, subscriptions, publications, and networks of voluntary contribution. Because these forms resemble commercial structures, it is natural — and correct on the conventional level — for some to ask whether the Dharma has entered the marketplace. read more