The 6 Paramitas of Buddhism:
The following list of six paramitas are guides to practice in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition:
Generosity – The essence of this paramita is unconditional love, a boundless openness of heart and mind, a selfless generosity and giving which is completely free from attachment and expectation.
Ethical discipline – This paramita is the enlightened quality of virtuous and ethical behaviour, morality, self-discipline, impeccability, personal integrity, honour, and harmlessness.
Patience – This paramita is the enlightened quality of patience, tolerance, forbearance, and acceptance
Enthusiastic effort – This paramita is the enlightened quality of energy, vigour, vitality, endurance, diligence, enthusiasm, continuous and persistent effort.
Concentration – This paramita is the enlightened quality of concentration, meditation, contemplation, samadhi, mindfulness, mental stability.
Wisdom – This paramita is the enlightened quality of transcendental wisdom, insight, and the perfection of understanding