We will be exploring the paramitas, or six perfections, of a bodhisattva over the next coming weeks. 

The Six Paramitas are:

• Generosity (Pali, Sanskrit: dana)

• Ethical Conduct (Pali, Sanskrit: sila)

  • The Five Mindfulness Practices 

    • Protecting life

    • Prevent exploitation

    • Prevent sexual abuse 

    • Practice deep listening and loving speech

    • Mindful consumption 

• Patience (Pali: knanti; Sanskrit: ksanti)

• Diligence (Pali: viriya; Sanskrit: virya)

• Meditation (Pali: jhana; Sanskrit: dhyana)

• Wisdom (Pali, Sanskrit: prajna)

As we connect the paramitas with our daily practice, we'll explore them through bodily connections, associated thoughts or beliefs, and fear (what's the worst that could happen?). 

A recommended text to help with your individual practice with the paramitas is The Six Perfections by Dale S. Wright. Click on the book cover to be directed to the publisher's page.