Series: 6 paramitas

dana paramita. The perfection of giving – generosity, of course, is the willingness and especially the desire to give. Generosity classically comes in 3 types.
Material Generosity
Courage
Dharma

The 2nd paramita of discipline (Shila, Tsultrim (Tib.)) is the ethical approach of the bodhisattva. The main tenets are: What are the 6 perfections? The 6 perfections are the paramitas, the transcendent virtues of the bodhisattva which lead to buddhahood. Shila: the second paramita Relative bodhicitta is the basis of shila. One core formulation for […]

Ksanti paramita, of patience, the 3rd perfection means forbearance and forgiveness. Primary traits are abandoning anger, remaining in compassion even for one’s enemies, and not giving up on difficult situations. But how to attain it? Virya paramita or exertion is the 4th paramita. It quite simply means not giving up on the path of dharma, […]

Dhyana paramita, or meditation, is the ability to sustain the focus of mind on an object of concentration, whether physical or mental. The paramita is when the concentration is effortless and unwavering. Meditation at this level leads to realization or perfect understanding of the object. What are the six paramitas in Buddhism? 6 Paramitas or […]

Prajna paramita, the perfection of wisdom, jnana, is the direct perception of reality by overcoming illusory appearances. Continuous refinement, beginning with not-self, then mind only, emptiness, luminosity – the nature of awareness, and finally the union of all. 6 Paramitas Paramita means transcendent or perfected virtue. The 6 paramitas in Buddhism are: 6 Paramitas or […]