Religious Studies A-Level
The Six Paramitas (Perfections)
What The Six Paramitas (Perfections) means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The Six Paramitas (Perfections)
The ethical and mental framework (Generosity, Morality, Patience, Energy, Meditation, Wisdom) that defines the Bodhisattva's path and distinguishes it from the Eightfold Path in its emphasis on altruistic application.
Topics that use The Six Paramitas (Perfections)
- Buddhism – Works of scholars: Comparison of the bodhisattva doctrine (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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