One Who Has Trust and Confidence

Monks, in three cases one may be understood to have dedication and confidence.

What three?

When one aspires to see those of virtuous behavior (practicing moral conduct); when one aspires to hear the good wholesome Teachings; and when one resides at home with a mind free of the stain of selfishness, freely generous, openhanded, joyful in letting go, devoted to charity, joyful in giving and sharing.

In these three cases, one may be understood to have trust and confidence.

One who aspires to see the virtuous ones,

who aspires to hear the good wholesome Teachings,

who has removed the stain of selfishness,

is called a person endowed with dedication.

(Reference: AN 3.42)

In this Teaching from Gotama Buddha, he shares how one can observe that there is dedication and confidence in your practice.

1.) A Practitioner has an interest to meet with individuals who are practicing virtuous moral conduct.

2.) A Practitioner has an interest to learn these good wholesome Teachings.

3.) A Practitioner is openly generous practicing generosity with a mind free of selfishness.

Through developing these qualities, a Practitioner is dedicated to developing their life practice and is developing confidence in their abilities and these Teachings.