Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
Hiri-ottapa – Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
Hiri and ottapa are Pali words, meaning ‘shame of wrongdoing’ (hiri) and ‘fearful of the consequence of wrongdoing’ (ottapa). One who has hiri-ottapa is one
…er a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these traits tend to lack ethical awareness. This text delves into the Five Virtues: compassion, generosity, contentment, truthfulness, and mindfulness, e…