DiscoverANAN 8AN 8.32

Wholesome giving along with faith and a sense of right and wrong is the way of practice that leads to the world of gods.

PTS 4.236

AN 8.32 Dutiya dāna sutta - Giving (Second)

“Saddhā hiriyaṁ kusalañca dānaṁ,
Dhammā ete sappurisānuyātā;
Etañhi maggaṁ diviyaṁ vadanti,
Etena hi gacchati devalokan”ti.

“Faith, sense of right and wrong, and wholesome giving,
these are the qualities followed by good persons;
For this indeed is called the divine path,
by this path, one goes to the world of gods.”

Topics & Qualities:

Conscience

Conscience

☀️ bright quality

An inner moral sensitivity that shrinks from wrongdoing out of self-respect and personal integrity. It is the voice within that knows what is beneath one's dignity, guarding conduct through an inward standard of honor.

Also known as: with sense of right and wrong, sense of shame, modesty, (comm) originating from inside
Pāli: hirī
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Faith

Faith

☀️ bright quality

Confidence in the Buddha's awakening and the efficacy of the path. It brightens and steadies the mind, removing doubt and inspiring energy toward wholesome practice. True faith rests on clarity and direct experience rather than mere belief.

Also known as: confidence, trust, belief, conviction, self-assurance
Pāli: saddha, pasanna
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Giving

Giving

topic
☀️ bright quality

The act of generosity, sharing, or offering to others without expecting anything in return. Giving is considered a foundational virtue in Buddhist practice, fostering selflessness and compassion.

Also known as: generosity, charity, donation, almsgiving, donating, philanthropy, providing with, gift with
Pāli: dāna
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Wholesome

Wholesome

☀️ bright quality

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and mental well-being.

Also known as: blameless, skillful, beneficial, good, useful, healthy, nourishing, sustaining
Pāli: kusala
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