Saturday, April 05, 2014

Ten Mental Perfections (Buddha)


The 10 Mental Perfections (paramis = paramitas) are:


1: Generosity (Dāna) 
2: Morality (Sīla)
3: Withdrawal (Nekkhamma) 
4: Understanding (Pañña)
5: Enthusiastic Energy (Viriya)
6: Patient Forbearance (Khanti)
7: Honesty & Truthfulness (Sacca)
8: Resolute Determination (Adhitthāna)
9: Kind Friendliness (Mettā)
10: Imperturbable Equanimity (Upekkhā)

Source: http://what-buddha-said.net/drops/IV/The_Ten_Perfections.htm

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