Tag: The Ten Perfections

Where does compassion begin?

And where does compassion end? Is there a limit on either end of the spectrum for compassion? Is a fly so insignificant that we should kill it with no thought of harming that creature? And if your life were in…

So who is this Donna person?

Well, Donna (correct spelling Dana) is not a person but one of the Ten Paramitas or Ten Perfections that are to be practiced if one is to achieve enlightenment. But even if we do not reach enlightenment, the Ten Perfections…

Overcoming bias with humility

I am often times completely shocked by my own words and actions. The lack of mindfulness that I posses, and the gigantic ego I demonstrate are not those of a good student. I meditate, I study the Dhamma (Sanskrit; Dharma),…