Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
… (chanda) – to be happy to work and ready to work at one’s best ability; to have enthusiasm and the love for one’s work.
2. Effort (viri ya) – industry, diligence, patience, commitment, endurance, willing…
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