Ten Perfections: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ten Perfections means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
the 10: pāramī.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Ten Perfections:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit daśapāramitā defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 18):
- The perfection of generosity (dāna-pāramitā),
- The perfection of virtue (śīla-pāramitā),
- The perfection of patience (kṣānti-pāramitā),
- The perfection of energy (vīrya-pāramitā),
- The perfection of meditation (dhyāna-pāramitā),
- The perfection of wisdom (prajñā-pāramitā),
- The perfection of skilful means (upāya-pāramitā),
- The perfection of aspiration (praṇidhi-pāramitā),
- The perfection of strength (bala-pāramitā),
- The perfection of knowledge (jñāna-pāramitā).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., daśa-pāramitā, ‘ten perfections’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Ten Perfections, The ten perfections; (plurals include: Ten Perfectionses, The ten perfectionses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 6 - Reflections On Perfections < [Volume 1.1]
Supplement (c): Fulfilment of the Ten Perfections < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Part 5 - The Week at Ajapāla Banyan Tree < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Teaching, Learning and the Buddha < [Volume 14, Issue 9 (2023)]
Buddhist Pilgrimage and the Ritual Ecology of Sacred Sites in the... < [Volume 12, Issue 6 (2021)]
Lay-Life of India as reflected in Pali Jataka (by Rumki Mondal)
Part 2.10 - Upekkhā Pāramītā (equanimity) in the Jātakas < [Chapter 2 - Jātaka Stories as a Methodological Instrument]
Part 2.5 - Viriya Pāramītā (virility) in the Jātakas < [Chapter 2 - Jātaka Stories as a Methodological Instrument]
Karandavyuha Sutra (by Mithun Howladar)
Part 16 - Brief Analysis of Three Mahāyāna Buddhists < [Appendix 2 - Buddhist Philosophy]
Part 17 - Boddhisattva Ideal in Pāli Canon < [Appendix 2 - Buddhist Philosophy]
Buddhist Perspective on the Development of Social Welfare (by Ashin Indacara)
13. The Link between Cāga and Dāna < [Chapter 4 - The Accomplishment of Faith and Charity]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Dipankara Buddha predicts Buddhahood for Sumedha < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]
Enlightenment after Defeat of Māra < [Part 2 - Discourse on the non-remote preface (avidūre-nidāna)]
Becoming of Buddha and Defeating Sensual Pleasure < [Part 3 - Discourse on proximate preface (santike-nidāna)]