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

AN 9.57 Reaching a Place Without Fear

“‘Abhayappatto, abhayappatto’ti, āvuso, vuccati ….

Chaṭṭhaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“‘Abhayappatto, abhayappatto’ti, āvuso, vuccati ….

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

Chaṭṭhaṁ.

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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