The Paramitas as a path to awakening in daily life
Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Sue Taylor
The paramitas offer us a practice path that helps us identify what Thanissaro Bhikku refers to as the “priorities” of awakening. This reflective investigation is often referred to as a Bodhisattva path. Its focus is on ten elements: generosity, virtue/morality, renunciation, discernment/wisdom, energy, patience, persistence, truthfulness, determination, and good will. Using the paramitas as teachings for both a beginning journey and the culmination of an end of life reflection, they allow those new to Buddhist practice, as well as those who have aged with the teachings, a common framework for the exploration of a fully embraced life.
Sue Taylor, PhD, MSW, is a member of the Sacramento Dharma Center Board, an ordained Theravada Minister, and an Environmental Chaplain. She is a professor at CSU Sacramento in the Department of Social Work.
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“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
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