Friday, May 14, 2010

How perfect r u?

In the Pali Canon's Buddhavamsa the Ten Perfections (dasa pāramiyo) are (original terms in Pali):

1. Dāna parami : generosity, giving of oneself

2. Sīla parami : virtue, morality, proper conduct

3. Nekkhamma parami : renunciation

4. Paññā parami : transcendental wisdom, insight

5. Viriya (also spelt vīriya) parami : energy, diligence, vigour, effort

6. Khanti parami : patience, tolerance, forbearance, acceptance, endurance

7. Sacca parami : truthfulness, honesty

8. Adhiṭṭhāna (adhitthana) parami : determination, resolution

9. Mettā parami : loving-kindness

10. Upekkhā (also spelt upekhā) parami : equanimity, serenity


Two of the above virtues, Metta and Upekkha, also comprise two of the Four Immeasurables (Brahmavihara).

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