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The Ten Perfections

1 message · last activity 12/3/2010

Can you please translate the "Ten Perfections" in Theravada Buddhism for me please? 1) Dana-generosity, giving of oneself 2) Sila-virtue, morality, proper conduct 3) Nekkhamma-renunciation 4) Pañña-transcendental wisdom, insight 5) Viriya -energy, diligence, vigour, effort 6) Khanti-patience, tolerance, forbearance, acceptance, endurance 7) Sacca-truthfulness, honesty 8) Adhi??hana-determination, resolution 9) Metta-loving-kindness 10) Upekkha-equanimity, serenity