Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
…ience, commitment, endurance, willingness to work hard and to never give up.
3. Attention (citta) – concentration, mindfulness, consciousness, alertness, attentiveness, awareness, consideration, care.
4. Examinati…
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai