The Paramis or Ten Perfections

These are the ten qualities of character that can be developed to support the path of awakening. The talks given by Gil Fronsdal are supplemented by reading assignments.

Introduction

• The Paramis: A Historical Background by Guy Armstrong

1. Generosity (Dana)

• Generosity by Gil Fronsdal, from The Issue at Hand
• Practicing the Dhamma in Ordinary Life by Yogavacara Rahula
• Generosity Quotes

2. Virtue (Sila)

• The Five Precepts
• Virtue Quotes

3. Renunciation (Nekkhamma)

• Renunciation: The Highest Happiness by Sister Siripannà
• Trading Candy for Gold: Renunciation as a Skill by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Renunciation Quotes

4. Wisdom (Panna)

• The Perfection of Wisdom by Gil Fronsdal, from The Issue at Hand
• Giving Rise to Discernment by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Wisdom Quotes

5. Energy/Vigor (Viriya)

• The Four Right Exertions by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Self-efficacy by Albert Bandura
• Vigor Quotes

6. Patience (Khanti)

• Patience by Gil Fronsdal, from The Issue at Hand
• Notes on Patience
• Patience Quotes

7. Truthfulness (Sacca)

• Right Speech - Samma Vaca by Bhikkhu Bodhi
• Truthfulness Quotes

8. Resolve (Adhitthana)

• Vows by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Resolve Quotes

9. Lovingkindness (Metta)

• Sublime Abiding Places for the Heart by Ajahn Pasanno
• Lovingkindness Quotes

10. Equanimity (Upekkha)

• Equanimity by Gil Fronsdal
• Equanimity Quotes