Person of Integritytopic View in explorer
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The Buddha explains that one lacking integrity cannot discern the true nature of others, while a person of integrity discerns both the good and the bad. The discourse contrasts their ethics, views, and associations, revealing their vastly different karmic destinations.
PTS 3.20–3.24The Buddha describes the four qualities that distinguish a person of integrity from one lacking in integrity.
PTS 2.77–2.78SN 55.5 Dutiya sāriputta sutta - With Sāriputta (Second)Factor of stream-entry
The Buddha asks Sāriputta about the four factors of stream-entry, what the stream is, and who is a stream-enterer.
PTS 5.347MN 113 Sappurisa sutta - Person of IntegrityDistinguishing qualities
The Buddha contrasts a person of integrity with one lacking integrity. A person without integrity uses worldly status, ascetic practices, or deep meditative attainments to exalt themselves and disparage others. Conversely, a person of integrity prioritizes the Dhamma and non-identification, avoiding all conceit to realize the cessation of conceiving.
PTS 3.37–3.44SN 45.25 Paṭhama asappurisa sutta - Person with no Integrity (First)Relationship wrt Noble Eightfold Path
Who is a person without integrity and who is a person of integrity.
PTS 5.19AN 2.32–41 Samacitta vagga - The Chapter on the Even-MindedDomain of a person of integrity
The Buddha teaches about integrity, gratitude, how one can repay one’s parents, action and non-action, who to make offerings to, persons who are internally or externally fettered, and the importance of right practice and well grasp of the Dhamma. The chapter gets its name from the AN 2.36 discourse.
AN 10.61 Avijjā sutta - IgnoranceFirst cause for ignorance
While a first point of ignorance is not discerned, it can be discerned that ignorance has a supporting condition. The Buddha explains the nutriments for ignorance and the nutriments for true knowledge and liberation, along with how they are fulfilled.
PTS 5.113–5.115The Buddha describes five kinds of gifts of a true person - 1.) giving out of faith, 2.) giving with respect, 2.) giving at a suitable time, 4.) giving unreservedly, and 5.) giving without harming oneself or another.
PTS 3.172The Buddha explains the eight gifts of a true person, including giving what is pure, excellent, and at the proper time.
PTS 4.243How can true character be known? The Buddha explains that a person
PTS 2.187–2.189The Blessed One describes beings who are overcome by respect or by disrespect or by both, and their rebirth. The true person is one who is collected, detached, and delights in the wearing away of grasping.
PTS 73–74UD 6.2 Sattajaṭila sutta - Seven Matted-Hair AsceticsHow to evaluate the character of another person
The Buddha explains to King Pasenadi of Kosala how to recognize the character of another person.
PTS 64–65The Buddha likens a person of integrity to a nourishing rain cloud. By practicing generosity and honoring family, friends, and spiritual practitioners, they dispel stinginess and attain an auspicious rebirth.
PTS 4.244