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How to Develop Gratitude | Kataññu Katavedi | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Buddhist Dhamma Talk
Ajahn Dhammasiha responds to a question how we can develop gratitude methodically.
Being grateful (Kataññū Katavedī) has been praised by the Buddha as belonging entirely to the sphere of a truly good person. However, he also pointed out that it is a rather rare character trait.
Gratitude may not always come naturally, so we have to make a deliberate effort to develop that character trait.
For example, we can start doing Buddha Pujas with an emphasis on a feeling of gratitude to the Buddha for pointing out the way leading to the end of all suffering.
Another good exercise is simply writing…
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