The ten perfections (paramis) are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. This 10-month series is suitable for community or self-directed study and practice. Click here for handouts and supporting articles.
Note the current year 2019-20 Parami Series with Chris, David and Jenn is here:
Past Parami Series with Gil are also available:
Pāramīs
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| Pāramīs (1 of 10) Generosity | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.03 | 12:31 | 12:31 2020.08.03 |
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| Pāramīs (2 of 10) Virtuous Behavior | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.04 | 16:16 | 16:16 2020.08.04 |
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| Pāramīs (3 of 10) Renunciation | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.05 | 14:45 | 14:45 2020.08.05 |
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| Pāramīs (4 of 10) Wisdom | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.06 | 14:09 | 14:09 2020.08.06 |
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| Pāramīs (5 of 10) Effort | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.07 | 14:35 | 14:35 2020.08.07 |
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| Pāramīs (6 of 10) Patience | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.10 | 13:27 | 13:27 2020.08.10 |
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| Pāramīs (7 of 10) Truth | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.11 | 13:51 | 13:51 2020.08.11 |
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| Pāramīs (8 of 10) Determination | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.12 | 12:46 | 12:46 2020.08.12 |
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| Pāramīs (9 of 10) Goodwill (Mettā) | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.13 | 15:21 | 15:21 2020.08.13 |
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| Paramis (10 of 10) Equanimity | Gil Fronsdal | 2020.08.14 | 12:59 | 12:59 2020.08.14 |
Generosity, the first Parami (Dharma Practice Day 2016)
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| Generosity: Introduction | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 10:58 | 10:58 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity: Guided Reflection | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 31:23 | 31:23 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity: Part 3 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 15:17 | 15:17 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity Part 4 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 10:43 | 10:43 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity: Part 5 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 13:03 | 13:03 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity: Part 6 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 04:18 | 04:18 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity: Part 7 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 16:25 | 16:25 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity: Part 8 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 02:24 | 02:24 2016.09.09 |
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| Generosity: Part 9 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.09.09 | 03:55 | 03:55 2016.09.09 |
Virtue, the Second Parami (Dharma Practice Day, October 2016)
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| Sila: Part 1 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.10.07 | 07:24 | 07:24 2016.10.07 |
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| Sila: Part 2 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.10.07 | 18:13 | 18:13 2016.10.07 |
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| Sila: Part 3 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.10.07 | 16:29 | 16:29 2016.10.07 |
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| Sila: Part 4 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.10.07 | 30:09 | 30:09 2016.10.07 |
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| Sila: Part 5 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.10.07 | 54:55 | 54:55 2016.10.07 |
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| Sila: Five Precepts | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.10.07 | 37:09 | 37:09 2016.10.07 |
Renunciation, the Third Parami (Dharma Practice Day, November 2016)
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| Dharma Practice Day: Renunciation | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.11.04 | 16:25 | 16:25 2016.11.04 |
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| Dharma Practice Day: Renunciation Part 2 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.11.04 | 10:02 | 10:02 2016.11.04 |
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| Dharma Practice Day: Renunciation Part 3 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.11.04 | 28:36 | 28:36 2016.11.04 |
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| DPD Part 4. Renunciation | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.11.04 | 10:39 | 10:39 2016.11.04 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Renunciation. Part 5. | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.11.04 | 35:28 | 35:28 2016.11.04 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Renunciation, Part 6 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.11.04 | 19:13 | 19:13 2016.11.04 |
Wisdom, the Fourth Parami (Dharma Practice Day, December 2016)
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| Dharma Practice Day - Wisdom. Guided Meditation 1 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 14:37 | 14:37 2016.12.02 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Wisdom. Welcoming Talk 2 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 24:38 | 24:38 2016.12.02 |
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| 3 Kinds of Wisdom 3 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 11:22 | 11:22 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD Wisdom 4 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 05:07 | 05:07 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD - Wisdom - 5 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 01:46 | 01:46 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD - Wisdom - 6 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 03:31 | 03:31 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD - Wisdom - 7 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 27:00 | 27:00 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD - Wisdom - 8 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 16:28 | 16:28 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD Wisdon - 9 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 00:51 | 00:51 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD Wisdom - 10 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 08:17 | 08:17 2016.12.02 |
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| DPD Wisdom - 11 | Gil Fronsdal | 2016.12.02 | 36:36 | 36:36 2016.12.02 |
Effort, the Fifth Parami (Dharma Practice Day, January 2017)
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| Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Guided Meditation and Introduction | Gil Fronsdal | 2017.01.13 | 40:44 | 40:44 2017.01.13 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 2. | Gil Fronsdal | 2017.01.13 | 06:09 | 06:09 2017.01.13 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 3 | Gil Fronsdal | 2017.01.13 | 36:52 | 36:52 2017.01.13 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 4 | Gil Fronsdal | 2017.01.13 | 16:10 | 16:10 2017.01.13 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 5 | Gil Fronsdal | 2017.01.13 | 36:46 | 36:46 2017.01.13 |
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| Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 6 | Gil Fronsdal | 2017.01.13 | 14:44 | 14:44 2017.01.13 |
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| Dharma Practice Day Effort. Closing and summary remarks | Gil Fronsdal | 2017.01.13 | 52:37 | 52:37 2017.01.13 |