Respect
Parent topic: Monastic life
Subtopics: Monastic titles, Respect for elders, Upatakh, Hospitality
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Abhayagiri 2014 Winter Retreat, Session 18 – Jan. 29, 2014

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7. “I have another question about balance. LP Baen encouraged his monks to admonish each other, but Ajahn Chah said to put 90% of your attention on your self and only 10% on other people?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Baen] [Admonishment/feedback] [Ajahn Chah] // [Culture/Thailand] [Culture/West]

Quote: “If someone criticizes you, then you should raise your hands in añjāli and say ‘Sadhu!’ because you don’t have to hire them to do it for you!” — Ajahn Chah [Respect] [Gratitude]