A Fruitful 2022

~ By Ajahn Jayasāro ~

(2) Two virtues that protect the world

1) Hiri: viewing bad kamma as shameful as excreting in the middle of the marketplace.

2) Ottappa: viewing bad kamma as frightening as grabbing hold of a poisonous snake.

(0)   A refuge from the madness of the world

Samadhi: The coolness of zero after the exhausting ups and downs, additions and subtractions, of thought and emotion.

(2)   Two virtues that create beauty and grace

1) Khanti: Forbearance, patience

2) Soracca: Calm and modest demeanour

(2)   Two virtues of great assistance

1) Sati: mindfulness, remembering what needs to be remembered, bearing in mind what needs to be borne in mind.

2) Sampajañña: clear comprehension of what is borne in mind by sati; unbiased awareness of context, aim, suitability.

Wishing you all a fruitful 2022

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"Food for the Heart", a series of Dhamma teachings handwritten weekly is posted on the Buddhadāsa Indapañño Archives page with Ajahn's kind permission.

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For other teachings by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro, please visit the Panyaprateep Foundation website.