When we are afraid of the consequence of something, we will not initiate any kind of action to cause it to happen. Committing bad actions may result in the suffering of others or our own selves. People who possess the qualities of Hiri and Ottappa will not hurt or cause any disturbance to others. They will not destroy the environment or deteriorate the conditions of the earth since they hate such actions and are afraid of bad consequences. In order to develop a high level of Hiri and Ottappa, we must have a strong determination, which can be achieved through the practice of meditation.
Meditation is the best way to train our mind to be strong, firm, and calm at the same time.
It helps the mind to calm down, to focus on the important issues, and to see things the way realistically. Especially when one attains Dhammakaya through meditation , one will feel spiritually happy and want others and the world to be at peace. People with a confused and agitated state of mind may have wrong perceptions of the things they see. The Dhammakaya Foundation sees the importance of the monks and novices as teachers of Dhamma. They live a chaste life and have more opportunity to purify their minds by the teaching of the Buddha.