Six Perfections

The six attitudes that will bring us to liberation and enlightenment, and their benefits even in this life.

The ten far-reaching attitudes are states of mind that bring bodhisattvas to enlightenment. Although shravakas may also develop these attitudes, they are not considered “far-reaching” unless they are conjoined with a bodhichitta aim.

The four Tibetan Buddhist traditions – Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug – present slightly different division schemes of the six far-reaching attitudes.

With far-reaching ethical self-discipline, we can accomplish even the highest goal of enlightenment.

Using traditional examples, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explains the graded path, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and taking full advantage of our precious human life.

By applying methods for developing patience, we can avoid the problems that anger causes.

An extensive and deep presentation of the six perfections, including a profound discussion of voidness.

With far-reaching concentration, we’re able to stay perfectly focused while helping others and in all meditations for reaching enlightenment.

Far-reaching generosity helps to bring us enlightenment and the ability to give happiness to everyone.

The six perfections or six far-reaching attitudes will take us all the way to the other shore, which is enlightenment.