Monday, September 17, 2012
The Six Paramitas
Buddhism teaches that there are six virtues known as the paramitas through which practitioners acquire merit and progress toward nirvana.
✹(Dana) Engage in charitable giving
✹(Sila) Conduct yourself ethically, with integrity
✹(Ksanti) Practice patience
✹(Virya) Express your devotion with energy and vigor
✹(Dhyana) Practice meditation
✹(Prajna) Cultivate wisdom.