You might think that all of the paramitas that we have studied so far lead to this one, the perfection of wisdom. While we have studied them in the order of generosity, ethics, patience, diligence, concentration, and now, wisdom, it is true that the can be studied and practiced in any order. Not only that, […]
The Perfection Of Wisdom
January 11, 2015 by Jerome Freedman
Filed Under: Contemplations, Insights, Mindfulness, Quotes Tagged With: Buddha, concentration, diligence, Eightfold Path, ethics, five remembrances, four noble truths, generosity, Mother of the Buddhas, patience, The Perfection Of Wisdom, wisdom
Generosity Leads to Happiness
September 17, 2014 by Jerome Freedman
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 […]
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