Paramis Readings

Introduction

Readings

• The Paramis: A Historical Background by Guy Armstrong

1. Generosity (Dana)

Readings

• Generosity by Gil Fronsdal, from The Issue at Hand
• Practicing the Dhamma in Ordinary Life by Yogavacara Rahula
• Generosity Quotes

2. Virtue (Sila)

Readings

• The Five Precepts
• Virtue Quotes

3. Renunciation (Nekkhamma)

Readings

• Renunciation: The Highest Happiness by Sister Siripannà
• Trading Candy for Gold: Renunciation as a Skill by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Renunciation Quotes

4. Wisdom (Panna)

Readings

• The Perfection of Wisdom by Gil Fronsdal, from The Issue at Hand
• Giving Rise to Discernment by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Wisdom Quotes

5. Energy/Vigor (Viriya)

Readings

• The Four Right Exertions by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Self-efficacy by Albert Bandura
• Vigor Quotes

6. Patience (Khanti)

Readings

• Patience by Gil Fronsdal, from The Issue at Hand
• Notes on Patience
• Patience Quotes

7. Truthfulness (Sacca)

Readings

• Right Speech – Samma Vaca by Bhikkhu Bodhi
• Truthfulness Quotes

8. Resolve (Adhitthana)

Readings

• Vows by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• Resolve Quotes

9. Lovingkindness (Metta)

Readings

• Sublime Abiding Places for the Heart by Ajahn Pasanno
• Lovingkindness Quotes

10. Equanimity (Upekkha)

Readings

• Equanimity by Gil Fronsdal
• Equanimity Quotes