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.

• Parami Series 2019-2020

• Parami Series 2004-2005
• Parami Series 2010-2011

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Pāramīs
Pāramīs (1 of 10) Generosity	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-03	12:31	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (2 of 10) Virtuous Behavior	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-04	16:16	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (3 of 10) Renunciation	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-05	14:45	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (4 of 10) Wisdom	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-06	14:08	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (5 of 10) Effort	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-07	14:35	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (6 of 10) Patience	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-10	13:27	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (7 of 10) Truth	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-11	13:51	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (8 of 10) Determination	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-12	12:45	DownloadStreamVideo
Pāramīs (9 of 10) Goodwill (Mettā)	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-13	15:21	DownloadStreamVideo
Paramis (10 of 10) Equanimity	Gil Fronsdal	2020-08-14	12:59	DownloadStreamVideo
Generosity, the first Parami (Dharma Practice Day 2016)   Part one of a ten month program of study and practice of the ten perfections (paramis). These are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. Generosity-Dharma Practice Handout by Gil Fronsdal (PDF)
Generosity: Introduction	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	10:58	DownloadStream
Generosity: Guided Reflection	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	31:22	DownloadStream
Generosity: Part 3	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	15:16	DownloadStream
Generosity Part 4	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	10:43	DownloadStream
Generosity: Part 5	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	13:02	DownloadStream
Generosity: Part 6	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	4:17	DownloadStream
Generosity: Part 7	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	16:25	DownloadStream
Generosity: Part 8	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	2:23	DownloadStream
Generosity: Part 9	Gil Fronsdal	2016-09-09	3:55	DownloadStream
Virtue, the Second Parami (Dharma Practice Day, October 2016)   Exploration of Sīla Part two of a ten month program of study and practice of the ten perfections (paramis). These are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world.
Sila: Part 1	Gil Fronsdal	2016-10-07	7:23	DownloadStream
Sila: Part 2	Gil Fronsdal	2016-10-07	18:12	DownloadStream
Sila: Part 3	Gil Fronsdal	2016-10-07	16:28	DownloadStream
Sila: Part 4	Gil Fronsdal	2016-10-07	30:08	DownloadStream
Sila: Part 5	Gil Fronsdal	2016-10-07	54:55	DownloadStream
Sila: Five Precepts	Gil Fronsdal	2016-10-07	37:09	DownloadStream
Renunciation, the Third Parami (Dharma Practice Day, November 2016)   Part three of a ten month program of study and practice of the ten perfections (paramis). These are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. Renunciation Reflections and Practices by Gil Fronsdal (PDF)
Dharma Practice Day: Renunciation	Gil Fronsdal	2016-11-04	16:24	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day: Renunciation Part 2	Gil Fronsdal	2016-11-04	10:01	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day: Renunciation Part 3	Gil Fronsdal	2016-11-04	28:36	DownloadStream
DPD Part 4. Renunciation	Gil Fronsdal	2016-11-04	10:38	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Renunciation. Part 5.	Gil Fronsdal	2016-11-04	35:28	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Renunciation, Part 6	Gil Fronsdal	2016-11-04	19:13	DownloadStream
Wisdom, the Fourth Parami (Dharma Practice Day, December 2016)   Part four of a ten month program of study and practice of the ten perfections (paramis). These are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. The Perfections – Wisdom Reflections and Practices by Gil Fronsdal (PDF)
Dharma Practice Day - Wisdom. Guided Meditation 1	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	14:37	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Wisdom. Welcoming Talk 2	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	24:38	DownloadStream
3 Kinds of Wisdom 3	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	11:22	DownloadStream
DPD Wisdom 4	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	5:07	DownloadStream
DPD - Wisdom - 5	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	1:46	DownloadStream
DPD - Wisdom - 6	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	3:30	DownloadStream
DPD - Wisdom - 7	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	26:59	DownloadStream
DPD - Wisdom - 8	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	16:27	DownloadStream
DPD Wisdon - 9	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	0:50	DownloadStream
DPD Wisdom - 10	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	8:17	DownloadStream
DPD Wisdom - 11	Gil Fronsdal	2016-12-02	36:36	DownloadStream
Effort, the Fifth Parami (Dharma Practice Day, January 2017)   Part five of a ten month program of study and practice of the ten perfections (paramis). These are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. The Perfections - Energy Reflections and Practices by Gil Fronsdal (PDF) Perfections on Effort Quotes by Gil Fronsdal (PDF)
Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Guided Meditation and Introduction	Gil Fronsdal	2017-01-13	40:44	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 2.	Gil Fronsdal	2017-01-13	6:08	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 3	Gil Fronsdal	2017-01-13	36:52	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 4	Gil Fronsdal	2017-01-13	16:10	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 5	Gil Fronsdal	2017-01-13	36:45	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day - Effort. Part 6	Gil Fronsdal	2017-01-13	14:44	DownloadStream
Dharma Practice Day Effort. Closing and summary remarks	Gil Fronsdal	2017-01-13	52:36	DownloadStream

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