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The Buddha held that two qualities are rare
among humans: Katannuta that is, gratitude and Pubbakarita,
which is, initiative to help others without expecting anything
in return. These two qualities are the
true measure of progress on the
path
of Dhamma for any person devoted to
Dhamma.
Gratitude is more important of the two
qualities. Whenever we remember the help given to us by any
saintly person we feel gratitude towards him/her, we naturally feel inclined to
live up to that ideal and consequently we are inspired to give selfless service
towards that ideal. Gratitude and selfless service complement and support each
other.
An individual uses words to express himself. A
civilization expresses itself in architecture.The Global Vipassana Pagoda is an
expression
of our gratitude: towards the Buddha, who as the
Bodhisatta strived for incalculable aeons to fulfill
his paramis (noble qualities) to reach Supreme Enlightenment. Having
done so, he taught the Dhamma for
the good and benefit of many,
out of
compassion for all beings.
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