Ten Paramis

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Question
Singapore QA December 2003
Rosemary
1
15
How do we ensure we're on the right track? That we are doing it better and better or that we are making progress? Are there any landmarks on this journey?
Ref: 2003.12.x.01.15
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2005
Steve
8
10
Can you, please, talk about complacency?
Ref: 2005.09.x.08.10
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2005
Steve
4
6
Each time I try to figure out how much money I could afford to give as a donation I wonder if the Buddha gave advice concerning this, and financial matters in general?
Ref: 2005.09.x.04.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2003
Steve
8
12
Could you talk more about Renunciation?
Ref: 2003.07.x.08.12
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2003
Steve
4
5
Can you say something about the ten Paramittas or Ten Paramis in Theravadin Buddhism? How to develop in mind?
Ref: 2003.07.x.04.05
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany June 2020
Steve
7
14
Could you rephrase the word "resolution" in the Ten Paramis? I am not sure of what it means
Ref: 2020.06.x.07.14
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2010
Steve
4
7
I feel as though I don't have much Energy left in my every day life lately. How can I strengthen it?
Ref: 2010.09.x.04.07
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2010
Rosemary
7
10
Which is more important? The Seven Factors of Enlightenment? or the Ten Paramis?
Ref: 2010.09.x.07.10
Written answer
- Seven Factors of Enlightenment
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2010
Steve
8
12
Is the order in which we list the Ten Paramis important?
Ref: 2010.09.x.08.12
Written answer
- Scriptures
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2010
Steve
8
6
Is the purpose of the practice just to be a good Compassionate person?
Ref: 2010.09.x.08.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2015
Steve
14
12
Which parts of the Dhamma do you relate to most? There are differences between people, why?
Ref: 2015.07.x.14.12
Audio answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2006
Steve
4
9
I have heard you give a teaching about the aggregates in their relationships with others: the '5-10-20' teaching. I don't really understand it. Can you explain this process more deeply, breaking it down into how it works on the individual aggregates level?
Ref: 2006.01.x.04.09
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2006
Rosemary
9
3
How can we reflect on the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, especially if one finds it hard to believe some of the incredible stories, or does not want to use some of the superlatives that are used so much in chantings. Are there any shorter phrases that are more down to earth?
Ref: 2006.01.x.09.03
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2006
Rosemary
7
5
How can we qualify how much one has improved on the Ten Paramis? Renunciation, what should/can be renounced?
Ref: 2006.01.x.07.05
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2006
Steve
3
9
How can I cope with the self-aversion that I feel. When I can't think of any questions?
Ref: 2006.01.x.03.09
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2008
Steve
4
10
When we meet a meditation practitioner, it's easy to assume they have a similar basis to our own if they're in a Vipassana group, especially when they have a Thai teacher in the Theravadin tradition. Could you please advise good questions to ask them to ascertain their understanding regarding intentions, level of practice, compassion, etc., while not appearing challenging or too personal?
Ref: 2008.01.x.04.10
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2008
Steve
8
12
Refuge can be found within myself, does not necessarily mean outer Sangha does it?
Ref: 2008.01.x.08.12
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2010
Steve
18
13
Would you please explain what a Bodhisattva is?
Ref: 2010.01.x.18.13
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2010
Rosemary
15
4
How do you deal with feelings of inferiority and unworthiness?
Ref: 2010.01.x.15.04
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2010
Rosemary
15
12
Could you please name the Ten Paramis again?
Ref: 2010.01.x.15.12
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Thailand January 2010
Rosemary
15
10
Can you please explain the difference between Equanimity as a Parami and Equanimity as a Brahma Vihara?
Ref: 2010.01.x.15.10
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2003
Rosemary
9
5
With the Ten Paramis reflection you did the other morning, I got a little stuck on the words defining your direction. Would you be able to give an example of this reflection?
Ref: 2003.01.x.09.05
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
- Direction
Special Retreat Thailand January 2003
Rosemary
2
2
I would like to be reminded of the definition list of Paramis.
Ref: 2003.01.x.02.02
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Thailand January 2003
Steve
5
5
Could you please say a few more words about lifestyles and spiritual progress?
Ref: 2003.01.x.05.05
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2009
Rosemary
6
6
Of the Ten Paramis, Renunciation is the most easily forgotten for me. Please give advice on developing this quality.
Ref: 2009.01.x.06.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2011
Steve
8
7
Is it possible to match or value a relationship by comparing the Ten Paramis? Something like that was mentioned in one of the questions yesterday, well is there another way to find out if a person is a beneficial match with you or not, how can you really tell?
Ref: 2011.07.x.08.07
Audio answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2010
Rosemary
6
3
Do you consider any Paramis more important than others?
Ref: 2010.07.x.06.03
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2010
Rosemary
7
4
We're asked to meditate on the Ten Paramis. These are all rather complex, so it's hard to know where to start or end. For example, Renunciation, renunciation of what? What type of Morality, etc.? Can you go into more depth on each of the Paramis?
Ref: 2010.07.x.07.04
Written answer
Special Retreat Australia April 2003
Steve
8
6
How much does Wisdom contribute to Equanimity?
Ref: 2003.04.x.08.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Australia April 2003
Rosemary
9
8
A walking track, too hot or too cold, boredom, unfriendliness and even minor pain; I tend to move on directly. Why should I stay?
Ref: 2003.04.x.09.08
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
- Dukkha
Special Retreat Australia April 2003
Rosemary
9
6
Is the order of the Ten Paramis important?
Ref: 2003.04.x.09.06
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany July 2019
Steve
18
15
Do the Ten Paramis and the Brahma Viharas belong or refer to Right Intention? Is there a difference between Morality as the middle part of the Noble Eightfold Path and the Morality as the second Parami?
Ref: 2019.07.x.18.15
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2019
Rosemary
13
2
Are there any differences between practicing or reflecting on Generosity and Morality within the Ten Paramis and the Ten Anusati, the ten daily recollections?
Ref: 2019.07.x.13.02
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2019
Steve
14
16
Is it recorded which of the Ten Paramis our Buddha had to perfect last? Could it have been Wisdom or Equanimity?
Ref: 2019.07.x.14.16
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2019
Steve
16
1
Is it useful to reflect on the Seven Factors of Enlightenment, the Ten Paramis or the eight worldly dhammas?
Ref: 2019.07.x.16.01
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2019
Steve
18
5
What is the higher level of each Parami?
Ref: 2019.07.x.18.05
Audio answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Steve
5
7
During walking meditation I try to use a part of the awareness to note the hindrance that could arise next, or has already arisen. In some other words I try to find one or two Paramis that could stop this hindrance to arise. For example, Energy and Determination, when sloth tends to arise. Is this appropriate, can you please explain other techniques to develop the Ten Paramis.
Ref: 2006.09.x.05.07
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
- Walking meditation
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Steve
4
11
You emphasize to reflect on the Ten Paramis, could you repeat the way of asking the three questions and maybe other ways to do reflection on the Paramis?
Ref: 2006.09.x.04.11
Written answer
- Questions
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Steve
4
10
What is the connection between the Noble Eightfold Path and the Ten Paramis? Is the development of the Paramis an effect of walking the Noble Eightfold Path? Can you please explain more about it?
Ref: 2006.09.x.04.10
Written answer
- Noble Eightfold Path
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Steve
3
2
Why do you stress so much the importance of the Ten Paramis?
Ref: 2006.09.x.03.02
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Rosemary
6
1
Could you please repeat the Ten Paramis?
Ref: 2006.09.x.06.01
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Rosemary
7
1
You spoke about meditating on the Ten Paramis in pairs, and reflecting on how they make each other stronger. Could you please give some examples?
Ref: 2006.09.x.07.01
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Rosemary
6
8
Could you please speak about Right Speech in relation to developing the Ten Paramis?
Ref: 2006.09.x.06.08
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2005
Rosemary
6
2
Confidence and contentment seem to be great helpers in our training. Can you please say a few words about that and give me some advice on how I can use reflection on my past actions and my virtue in a more effective way in my everyday life.
Ref: 2005.07.x.06.02
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2005
Steve
8
9
Is the perfection of the Ten Paramis more an accumulative practice or an attempt for moment to moment to keep them all high?
Ref: 2005.07.x.08.09
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2005
Steve
8
10
Can you tell me more about renunciation please?
Ref: 2005.07.x.08.10
Written answer
Berlin QA September 2008
Steve
7
1
How do you avoid complacency in the practice?
Ref: 2008.09.x.07.01
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2009
Steve
8
2
When reflecting on the Ten Paramis, could it be helpful to make a distinction between how much they seem to be developed in different areas in life, like with family, at work, with friends?
Ref: 2009.09.x.08.02
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2009
Steve
8
11
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment and the Ten Paramis are contained in the Noble Eightfold Path. Please could you explain this in more detail?
Ref: 2009.09.x.08.11
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2009
Steve
4
2
Can you name the Paramis and explain what they mean.
Ref: 2009.09.x.04.02
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2004
Steve
4
11
Is the sequence of The Ten Paramis purely coincidental? Does strengthening the first automatically help in strengthening the second? In other words, how are they related?
Ref: 2004.09.x.04.11
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
- Generosity
Special Retreat Germany September 2004
Rosemary
7
7
How can we help our children strengthen the Ten Paramis?
Ref: 2004.09.x.07.07
Written answer
- Ten Paramis
- Children
Special Retreat Germany September 2004
Steve
5
12
I wonder why there are quite a few lists of beneficial qualities, Paramis, 7 Factors of Enlightenment, Brahma Viharas, 5 Spiritual Powers. Do you know why the Buddha created these and whether he preferred one of these to the others?
Ref: 2004.09.x.05.12
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2004
Rosemary
9
1
Is it that Compassion is a fuel for all the other Paramis?
Ref: 2004.09.x.09.01
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2018
Steve
13
11
Where do we find patience in the Noble Eightfold Path?
Ref: 2018.07.x.13.11
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2018
Steve
11
14
It is said that the whole teaching is included in the Four Noble Truths. Is it possible to figure out how to come from the Four Noble Truths to, let us say the Ten Paramis or the Brahma Viharas?
Ref: 2018.07.x.11.14
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2018
Steve
11
10
What if a Bodhisattva breaks his vow and becomes an Arahant, would he or she know about this and what could be a possible result?
Ref: 2018.07.x.11.10
Audio answer
Special Retreat Australia April 2005
Rosemary
6
4
In the guided meditation concerning the Ten Paramis I have trouble with the reflection on Energy. The others are more obvious, but having always been an energetic person both pre- and post-Dhamma I'm not sure of what exactly to take note of, or if there is any particular Dhamma Energy that I should recognize.
Ref: 2005.04.x.06.04
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2007
Steve
3
10
At times, one can have a deep understanding, but not be able to apply that understanding. Can you give suggestions on how to move from just understanding, to application of it in our life?
Ref: 2007.07.x.03.10
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2007
Rosemary
6
9
Please explain the three levels of the Ten Paramis that we chant (e.g., Dana Parami, Dana "superior" Parami, and Dana "the highest" Parami) and give examples for each of the Paramis, if possible.
Ref: 2007.07.x.06.09
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2007
Steve
4
10
Can you talk about human qualities that deserve to be respected?
Ref: 2007.07.x.04.10
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2007
Steve
3
11
Can you talk about making beneficial resolutions and goals in the practice, and how to keep to them?
Ref: 2007.07.x.03.11
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2007
Steve
4
5
It can be difficult for me to fall asleep. It seems to take relaxing the mind, letting it drift, to make it happen, but I've heard of getting awareness so sharp that a person can be aware of the breath before falling asleep, and on waking up. Any thoughts on this?
Ref: 2007.07.x.04.05
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Steve
4
1
In what ways can Buddhism help in raising children?
Ref: 2007.09.x.04.01
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Rosemary
9
6
Could you please speak of Truthfulness in relation to the development of the other Paramis?
Ref: 2007.09.x.09.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Rosemary
9
11
Is there a difference between a Buddha and an enlightened person?
Ref: 2007.09.x.09.11
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Steve
3
1
What kind of Kamma does exist? Which one leads us out of Samsara?
Ref: 2007.09.x.03.01
Written answer
- Kamma
- Ten Paramis
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Steve
8
11
Could you please speak about the pairs of Ten Paramis, which balances which best?
Ref: 2007.09.x.08.11
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Steve
5
12
How to teach one's own children the Ten Paramis?
Ref: 2007.09.x.05.12
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Steve
4
12
How can I better deal with self-doubt. Which methods can I use?
Ref: 2007.09.x.04.12
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2003
Steve
3
8
Sometimes I find it difficult to have Compassion and Determination present at the same time. Can you please give some advice how to develop them so that they can balance each other and they can work more together in the same situation?
Ref: 2003.09.x.03.08
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2009
Steve
5
7
When I observe my mind and sensations I can find out what I am not, but how can I find out about what I am, my personality?
Ref: 2009.07.x.05.07
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2005
Rosemary
2
7
I face challenges with structuring my life around the meditation practice. How can I resolve to become more strict regarding this?
Ref: 2005.01.x.02.07
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2005
Steve
5
7
Could you kindly list the Ten Paramis?
Ref: 2005.01.x.05.07
Written answer
- Ten Paramis