Gratefulness ☀️ bright
3 discourses
Synonyms:
thankfulness, appreciation, recognition of kindness received, Supported by:{wisdom}, Leads to:{humility, giving}
Context:
A warm acknowledgment of the kindness and support one has received from others. It opens the heart, fostering humility and connection, while countering feelings of entitlement or disdain.
Pāli term:
kataññutā
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.