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AN 2.119 Taking Initiative

Pubbakārī Sutta

 

“Bhikkhus, 

Two kinds of people are difficult to come by in this world.

 

What Two?

 

(1) One who takes the initiative [1] [to be kind] and

One who is grateful and appreciative. [2] 

 

 

Bhikkhus, these are the two kinds of people 

difficult to come by in this world.

 

 


[1] Pubbakārī: Thoughtful.

[2] Kataññū katavedī

 
 

 

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