The Six Perfections

Cards (5)

  • The Six Perfections: The six qualities or virtues that Mahayana Buddhists try to develop in order to live as Bodhisattvas.
  • The Six Perfections - Morality: Buddhists try to follow the Five Moral Precepts. Mahayana Buddhists aim to follow a further five precepts.
  • Karuna
    Compassion.
  • Mahayana Buddhism: Buddhist sect that focuses on the compassion of the Buddha.
  • List the 6 Perfections
    1. generosity (dāna),
    2. morality (śīla),
    3. patience (kṣānti),
    4. vigor (vīrya),
    5. concentration (dhyāna),
    6. wisdom