With this Bodhichitta the Bodhisattva resolves to practice the Six Paramitas or perfections, which form the path to Buddhahood. Theses are: Giving (Dana) – giving material and nonmaterial things, service of all kinds, helping others, teaching the Dharma; Moral discipline (Sila) – living according to the ethical rules or precepts, restraining on one’s senses and passions; Patience (Kshanti) – overcoming anger, ill-will, and hatred, maintaining an inner peace and tranquillity; Energy (Viriya) – abandoning laziness and postponement, being energetic; Meditation (Dhyana) – developing awareness, concentration and insight; Wisdom (Prajna) – seeing the true nature of things, and realizing emptiness (Sunyata) and the truth.
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