In short: in the Theravāda tradition, the ten perfections (pāramī) are the qualities a Buddha-to-be develops over many lives. They are also a practical checklist for anyone.
- ♡ Generosity (dāna) · more
- 🍃 Ethics (sīla) · more
- ☾ Renunciation (nekkhamma) · more
- ✦ Wisdom (paññā) · more
- ⚡ Energy (viriya) · more
- 🌊 Patience (khanti) · more
- ◎ Truthfulness (sacca) · more
- ⛰ Determination (adhiṭṭhāna)
- 🪷 Loving-kindness (mettā) · more
- ⚖ Equanimity (upekkhā) · more
Questions people ask
What are the ten paramis?
Generosity (dāna), ethics (sīla), renunciation (nekkhamma), wisdom (paññā), energy (viriya), patience (khanti), truthfulness (sacca), determination (adhiṭṭhāna), loving-kindness (mettā) and equanimity (upekkhā).