Poster lesson 29 / 63 · Intermediate

The Ten Perfections

The artwork is preserved from the original collection. Read the accompanying explanation for context and distinctions between traditions.

The Ten Perfections
Original multilingual artwork · Rain Lee / rainleelj.com

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The Theravāda list of ten pāramīs includes generosity, ethics, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, determination, loving-kindness and equanimity. Mahāyāna commonly teaches six pāramitās, with other expanded lists. These frameworks should not be merged without explanation. Choose one quality to explore: patience might mean staying respectful while resolving a problem, rather than silently allowing it to continue.

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