The 10 Paramis or PerfectionsA Hokkien Poem

Chap A Po Lo Mi

Chia Tai Keh Lai Kuan Chap A Po Lo Mi

Hoon Lian Po Lo Mi Au See A Khee Thee

Let us all reflect mindfully on the 10 PerfectionsCultivating the Perfections, one can have a heavenly rebirth

1 Po

r Si

Dan

a or G

enero

sityPor Si Chin Ho A Po Lo Mi

Hee Bung Gua Put See Ai Por Si

Generosity is a very good PerfectionMay I always want to do Dana

1 Po

r Si

Dan

a or G

enero

sityPor Si Chin Eau Kin A Hood Keng

Hee Bung Gua A Pang Chor Chong Seng

Dana is a very important Buddhist TeachingMay I be able to help sentient beings

2 To

r Teik

Sila o

r Mo

ralityTor Teik See Eau Kin A Eng Ko

Hee Bung Gua Siew Kai Chin Jia Ho

Morality is a very important KammaMay I keep my Precepts very well

2 Tor TeikSila or Morality

The Buddha taught Morality to all people

Tor Teik Buddha Kah Ka Leow Lang

Hee Bung Gua A Giap Boh Lah Sum

May my actions be free from evil

3 Ph

ang

Sak

Nekkh

ama o

r R

enu

nciatio

n

Gau A Lang Boh Chip Cheok Kim ToonHee Bung Gua Chai Keh Huey Boh Oon

Wise people are not attached to Gold (material wealth)May I realize that worldly possessions are transient

3 Ph

ang

Sak

Nekkh

ama o

r R

enu

nciatio

n

Leok Kin Heong Siu Mai Tee Tee TuiHee Bung Chip Cheok Gua A Pang Kui

Do not always pursue sensual pleasuresMay I be able to let go of attachments

4 Tee H

uei

Pan

na o

r Wisd

om

Thak Hood Li Gua Mai Kong Chin SianHee Bung Siew Heng Gua A Hoon Lian

I must not have mental laziness in learning DhammaMay I strive hard in my Dhamma cultivation

4 Tee H

uei

Pan

na o

r Wisd

om

Tee Huei Teik Teok Peng Aun Hua HeeHee Bung Gua A Tee Huei A Khee

Wisdom brings Peace and HappinessMay my wisdom be able to grow

5 Kh

ui - L

at

Viriya o

r E

nerg

y

Eau Kin Mai Hor Poon Tuah Sim KheeHee Bung Kut Lat Hoon Lian Hood Li

It’s important not to let mental laziness riseMay there be diligence in Dhamma Practice

Patience

5 Kh

ui-L

at

Viriya o

r E

nerg

y

Nah See Boh Chut Lat Bay Chin PorHee Bung Gua A Kia Hood Li Lor

Without Effort or Energy, there can be no progressMay I Walk The Dhamma Way

6 Th

un

L

oo

n

Kh

anti o

r P

atience

Siew Heng Mm Si Kong Chin Jia EngHee Bung Gua A Nai Sim Mai Theng

Cultivation cannot be regarded as easyMay my Patience never be lost

6 Thun Loon

Khantior

Patience

Oo Tat See

Lang Bay

Thun LoonLah

Hee Bung Gua

A SimA

‘Sabar’

Sometimes people cannot be tolerantMay my heart have patience or forbearance

7 Lau

Sit

Sacca o

r T

ruth

fuln

ess

Lang A Kuah Huat Mai Uai, Ai TitHee Bung Kong Kah Cho Ai Lau Sit

Our view must not be wrong, it ought to be straightMay our speech and action be truthful and honest

7 Lau

Sit

Sacca o

r T

ruth

fuln

ess

Pian Lang, Chiak Lang See Pai Eng KoHee Bung Gua Beng Peik Chin Cheng Cho

Lying, cheating others is bad KammaMay I understand this very clearly

8 Ko

at Sim

Ad

hitth

ana o

r D

etermin

ation

Gong Lang Ai Thiong Kau Kah Ee SeeHee Bung Gua Koat Sim Tuei Hood Li

Foolish people want enjoyment until deathMay I have the determination to follow the Dhamma

8 Ko

at Sim

Ad

hitth

ana o

r D

etermin

ation

Siew Heng Tat Tat Lang Mai Beh KeeHee Bung Gua Kut Lat Kah Chu Ee

Everyone must not forget to cultivateMay I be diligent and mindful

9 Sio

h,

Ch

oo

Pi

Metta o

r L

ovin

g-kin

dn

ess

Eau Kin Lang Ai Hoon Lian Choo PiHee Bung Cho Ho Kah Kong Uah Tee

It’s important to practice Loving-kindnessMay there be good actions and sweet or kind words

9 Sio

h,

Ch

oo

Pi

Metta o

r L

ovin

g-kin

dn

ess

Khee Hong Kah Ork Tork Chin Boh HoHee Bung Gua Chay Choo Pi Sian Lo!

Anger and cruelty are very badMay I do the Meditation on Loving-kindness

10 An

-Sio

ng

Up

ekkha o

r E

qu

anim

ity

Sim Tiah Kah An-Siong Ang Kong OoHee Bung A Chiap Siu Long Chong Soo

The gods have calmness and equanimityMay there be an acceptance of all things that come along

10 An

-Sio

ng

Up

ekkha o

r E

qu

anim

ityChoo Pi Hee Siah Chia A Hood Li

Hee Bung Gua An-Siong Kah Hua Hee

Loving-kindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy & Equanimity are true Dhamma

May I be Equanimous and Happy

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin

The End

Hee Bung Sam Poh Po Pi Ka TengHee Bung Tai Keh Kut Lat Siew Heng

May The Blessings of The Triple Gem Be Upon Your Family

May All of Us Practice The Dhamma diligently