The Ten Pāramī or the Ten Perfections are qualities to develop as we walk on the path.
Dāna – The Practice of Giving
May I be generous and helpful
Sīla – Morality
May I be well-disciplined and refined in manner
May I be pure and clean in my dealings
May my thoughts, words and deeds be pure
Nekkhama – Renunciation
May I not be selfish and self-possessive but selfless and unattached
May I be able to sacrifice my pleasures for others
Paññā – Wisdom
May I be wise and able to see things as they truly are
May I see the light of truth and lead others from darkness to light
May I be enlightened and be able to guide others to enlightenment
Virya – Effort
May I be energetic, vigorous and persevering
May I strive diligently until I achieve my goal
May I be fearless in facing dangers and courageously surmount all obstacles
May I be able to serve others to the best of my ability
Khanti – Tolerance
May I ever be patient
May I be able to bear and forbear the wrongs of others
May I be tolerant and see the good in all
Sacca – Truth
May I ever be truthful and honest
May I not hide the truth
May I never swerve from the path of truth
Adhitthāna – Strong Determination
May I be firm and resolute and have an iron will
May I be as soft as a flower and as firm as a rock
May I ever be high-principled
Mettā – Loving-Kindness
May I be ever kind, friendly and compassionate
May I be able to regard all as my brothers and sisters and be one with all
Upekkha – Equanimity
May I be calm, serene, unruffled and peaceful
May I gain a balanced mind
May I observe whatever physical sensation that arises on the body with perfect equanimity
Above picture: Sayagyi U Ba Khin, Goenkaji’s teacher.
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