The Ten Paramis

“Values that go Beyond”

In Buddhism, these virtues are cultivated as a way of purification, purifying karma and helping the aspirant to live an unobstructed life, while reaching the goal of enlightenment.

The word pāramī derives from parama, ‘supreme,’ and thus suggests the eminence of the qualities which must be fulfilled by a bodhisattva in the long course of his spiritual development. But the word preferred by Pāli writers, is sometimes explained as pāram + ita, ‘gone to the beyond,’ thereby indicating the transcendental direction of these qualities.”

Parami:

That which goes beyond.

Dāna pāramī : generosity, giving of oneself
Sīla pāramī : virtue, morality, discipline, proper conduct,
Nekkhamma pāramī : renunciation
Paññā pāramī : transcendental wisdom, insight
Viriya pāramī : energy, diligence, vigour, effort
Khanti pāramī : patience, tolerance, forbearance, acceptance, endurance
Sacca pāramī : truthfulness, honesty
Adhiṭṭhāna pāramī : determination, resolution
Mettā pāramī : loving-kindness
Upekkhā pāramī : equanimity, serenity
Dhyāna pāramitā : one-pointed concentration, contemplation
Prajñā pāramitā : wisdom, insight
Upāya pāramitā: skillful means
Praṇidhāna pāramitā: vow, resolution, aspiration, determination
Bala pāramitā: spiritual power
Jñāna pāramitā: knowledge

The Ten Virtues:

  1. Generosity: 9/10/10
  1. Virtue: 10/15/10
  1. Renunciation: 11/5/10
  1. Wisdom 12/3/10
  1. Energy 1/7/11
  1. Patience 2/4/11
  1. Truthfulness 3/4/11
  1. Resolve 4/15/11
  1. Lovingkindness 5/6/11
  1. Equanimity 6/3/11