Cayce Howe

Paramita is a Sanskrit term and means “perfection.” It is translated into Tibetan as pha-rol-tu-phyin-pa, which literally means “gone to the other shore.” The "other shore" in the context of the Buddhadharma means transcendence of mental fixations concerning subject, objects, and actions. These are the six qualities that unfold in the heart-mind of an aspriing Bodhisattva: Generosity Ethical Discipline Patience Joyous Effort Meditative Stabilization Wisdom