The Lesson of Arrogance: Insights from Pacccekabuddha
…ird Foundation of Effort
The third foundation of effort is the development of virtues not yet done [bhavana-padhana]. There is an incident related in the Dhammapada which illustrates this sort of effort¹.
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In this story, a prideful hermit encounters a Pacccekabuddha, who teaches him the importance of humility. The Pacccekabuddha's ability to float in the air humbles the hermit, prompting a change in his