DiscoverANAN 9AN 9.56

The Buddha teaches on a place without fear, presenting a ninefold teaching for disciples on the path.

AN 9.56 A Place Without Fear

“‘Abhayaṁ, abhayan’ti, āvuso, vuccati ….

Pañcamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“‘Abhayaṁ, abhayan’ti, āvuso, vuccati ….

“Reverend, they speak of ‘a place without fear’. …”

Pañcamaṁ.

Qualities:

Fear

Fear

☁️ dark quality

A constricting mental state that arises when the mind perceives threat or danger. It agitates and destabilizes, driving the mind toward avoidance, paralysis, or desperate action.

Also known as: feeling afraid, timid, dread, fright, horror, panic, terror
Pāli: bhaya, dara
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Without fear

Without fear

☀️ bright quality

A quality of complete security and freedom from distress that arises when one has abandoned all grounds for fear.

Also known as: fearlessness, free of distress
Pāli: niddara
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Last updated on July 27, 2026

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