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Paramita is a Buddhist term often translated as "perfection". It is described in Buddhist commentaries as noble character qualities generally associated with enlightened beings.
Theravada commentator Dhammapala describes them as noble qualities usually associated with bodhisattvas. American scholar monk Thanissaro Bhikkhu, describes them as perfections (parami) of character necessary to achieve enlightenment as one of the three enlightened beings, a samma sambuddha a pacceka-buddha or an arahant
Stamps depicting the following:
Dana paramita- generosity, giving of oneself Sila paramita - virtue, morality, proper conduct
Nekkhamma paramita - renunciation Panna paramita - wisdom, discernment |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 1994 |
| Category | Events Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |