Do you know which are the 6 paramitas?

Question

just from interest I want to check general knowledge of the people

Answer 1

I learn something new every day. Thank you for asking this question.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramita
". . .In Mahayana Buddhism, the Lotus Sutra (Saddharmapundarika), list the Six Perfections (paramitas) as (original terms in Sanskrit):

Dāna paramita: generosity, giving of oneself (in Chinese, 布施波羅蜜)
Sila paramita : virtue, morality, proper conduct (持戒波羅蜜)
Kṣanti paramita : patience, tolerance, forbearance, acceptance, endurance (忍辱波羅蜜)
Virya paramita : energy, diligence, vigour, effort (精進波羅蜜)
Dhyāna paramita : one-pointed concentration, contemplation (禪定波羅蜜)
Prajña paramita : wisdom, insight (智慧波羅蜜). . ."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit
I find the paramitas are similar to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (among other teachings) as I was taught in Roman Catholic School. (Wisdom, Understanding, Cousel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord.)

Although we may have different religions, isn't it wonderful that basically we belive in the same virtures/positive behaviours?

Answer 2

1. Dāna
2. Sila
3. Kshanti
4. Virya
5. Dhyāna
6. Prajña

Answer 3

What it really sounds like you're asking is how many people here are knowledgeable about Buddhism. I could tell you what they are after having read the Wiki entry, but that doesn't mean I knew, just that I knew enough to look it up.

Answer 4

Any good Zen student will answer you by punching you in the face.