The perfection of generosity (dana) is the first of six paramitas (perfections or virtues) taught by the Buddha. The Buddha taught that generosity leads to happiness and a whole lot of other benefits. Modern research is beginning to confirm this 2,600 year old wisdom tradition. The scientists are also telling us that generosity leads to […]
Generosity Leads to Happiness
September 17, 2014 by Jerome Freedman
Filed Under: Insights, Mindfulness, Quotes, Research Tagged With: bodhisattva, Dale Wright, dana, generosity, Generosity Leads to Happiness, paramita, perfection of ethics, The Perfection Of Concentration, The Perfection Of Diligence, the perfection of patience, The Perfection Of Wisdom, Tricycle Daily Dharma, Words of Wisdom
The Perfection Of Concentration
October 24, 2013 by Jerome Freedman
The perfection of concentration is the next paramita in the series of articles on the six paramitas taught by the Buddha. Paramita is a Sanskrit word meaning “crossing to the other shore.” By practicing the paramitas of generosity, ethics, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom, we cross over to the other shore from ill-being to well-being, […]
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Filed Under: Contemplations, Insights, Meditation, Mindfulness Tagged With: Buddha, concentration, diligence, Eightfold Path, ethics, flow, generosity, mindfulness, paramita, paramitas, patience, The Perfection Of Concentration, Wholesome States Of Mind, wisdom
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