Entitlement ☁️ dark
2 discourses
Synonyms:
ungratefulness, thanklessness, Supported by:{conceit, personal existence}, Leads to:{contempt, resentment}
Context:
A mindset of deservingness that expects special treatment or privileges without appreciation. It fosters resentment and dissatisfaction when expectations are unmet.
Pāli term:
akataññutā
Opposite:
In Linked Discourses (Saṃyutta Nikāya)
The Buddha encourages the bhikkhus to train themselves to be grateful and acknowledge what has been done for them.
In Numerical Discourses (Aṅguttara Nikāya)
The Buddha explains how ungratefulness, along with misconduct in body, speech, and mind, leads one to be cast into hell, while gratefulness and ethical conduct lead one to be cast into heaven.