DiscoverSNSN 45–56SN 46SN 46.74

The Buddha teaches on the seven awakening factors regarding giving up, guiding mendicants in cultivating factors that lead to awakening.

SN 46.74 Giving Up

“Pahānasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

aṭṭhamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Pahānasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

“Mendicants, when the perception of giving up is developed and cultivated it’s very fruitful and beneficial. …”

aṭṭhamaṁ.

Topics & Qualities:

Giving

Giving

topic
☀️ bright quality

The act of generosity, sharing, or offering to others without expecting anything in return. Giving is considered a foundational virtue in Buddhist practice, fostering selflessness and compassion.

Also known as: generosity, charity, donation, almsgiving, donating, philanthropy, providing with, gift with
Pāli: dāna
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Giving up

Giving up

☀️ bright quality

The mental quality of renunciation and release from attachment. It delights in simplicity and freedom rather than in sensual pleasure. Giving up is not loss but the joyful abandoning of burden, opening the way to peace and insight.

Also known as: renunciation, relinquishment, letting go, abandonment
Pāli: nekkhamma
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Wholesome

Wholesome

☀️ bright quality

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and mental well-being.

Also known as: blameless, skillful, beneficial, good, useful, healthy, nourishing, sustaining
Pāli: kusala
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