Rinchen, Geshe Sonam
The Six Perfections
- ISBN 13:
- 9781559390897
- author:
- Rinchen, Geshe Sonam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Snow Lion Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 158
- Dimensions:
- 137mm X 10mm
- Genre:
- Ethics Religion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Six Perfections: An Oral Teaching by Geshe Sonam Rinchen In Buddhist philosophy, the six perfections are considered essential for achieving enlightenment. These six qualities - generosity, ethical discipline, patience, enthusiastic effort, concentration, and wisdom - are practiced by Bodhisattvas who seek to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others. By cultivating these perfections, individuals can attain complete enlightenment and experience an excellent body and mind in the future. The practice of the six perfections is believed to bring numerous benefits, including a good rebirth, an attractive appearance, supportive companions, and the ability to complete tasks undertaken with enthusiasm. Furthermore, concentration makes the mind invulnerable to distraction, while wisdom discriminates between what needs to be cultivated and what must be discarded, leading to greater wisdom in the future. This book provides an oral teaching on the six perfections, offering insight into these essential qualities for achieving enlightenment.
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