the 10 perfections (hokkien with english captions)
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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