पारमी
Pāramī
Perfection / Spiritual excellence
波羅蜜
Grammar 語法
feminine noun (ī-stem): from pāra (the far shore) + ī (going to) — 'going to the far shore'
Definition 釋義
A spiritual perfection — a quality of heart and character cultivated to the highest degree on the path to liberation. The Theravāda tradition lists ten pāramitās: dāna (generosity), sīla (virtue), nekkhamma (renunciation), paññā (wisdom), viriya (energy), khanti (patience), sacca (truthfulness), adhiṭṭhāna (determination), mettā (loving-kindness), upekkhā (equanimity). The path to arahantship requires the development of all ten, though they can be cultivated in varying degrees and sequences.
Canonical Example 典籍例句
Dasa pāramiyo pūretvā, sabbaññutaṃ patto.
Having fulfilled the ten perfections, [the Buddha] attained omniscience.
Source: Jātaka Nidānakathā
Smaller Vehicle? We have TEN Perfections! The New Year in Ten Pāramis | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho
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- Pāramī
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