Lately I've been noticing how often people in my everyday life mention being proud of themselves or their loved ones for some good effort or action or being ashamed of themselves (or decrying others should be ashamed of themselves) for some lack of good effort or bad action. Even in court precedings, it seems judges take into account whether or not the convicted is "showing remorse" when sentencing. It seems to be considered a positive thing to display your pride or even your shame when appropriate.
In my studies of Buddhism so far, I don't really recall learning anything specific about pride and shame but have only a vague notion that these emotions don't seem very "Buddhist"; maybe being related to ego or judgement.
Did the Buddha teach anything about pride and shame? Are they ever considered positive mind states in Buddhism?
Thank you.
Asked by user143
Jun 6, 2015, 11:06 AM
Last activity: Jun 7, 2015, 09:44 AM
Last activity: Jun 7, 2015, 09:44 AM