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The Ten Paramis - Part One | Ajahn Nyanadhammo

03.09.2019 - By Buddhist Society of Western AustraliaPlay

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Ajahn Nyanadhammo talks about the development of the Ten Paramis (a.k.a. ‘perfections’, ‘virtues’) in a way that connects with contemporary life.

Those 10 qualities are:1. Dāna pāramī : generosity, giving of oneself2. Sīla pāramī : virtue, morality, proper conduct3. Nekkhamma pāramī : renunciation4. Paññā pāramī : transcendental wisdom, insight5. Viriya pāramī : energy, diligence, vigour, effort6. Khanti pāramī : patience, tolerance, forbearance, acceptance, endurance7. Sacca pāramī : truthfulness, honesty8. Adhiṭṭhāna pāramī : determination, resolution9. Mettā pāramī : loving-kindness10. Upekkhā pāramī : equanimity, serenity

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