paramita

[ pah-ruhm-i-tuh ]

noun

, Buddhism.

1. any of the practices prescribed for one aspiring to nirvana.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paramita¹

< Sanskrit and Pali pāramitā perfection

Example Sentences

Peradeniye Dhammashanti, a nun at the Paramita International Buddhist Meditation Center in Sri Lanka, said lay women and bhikkhunis have made significant progress.

From Seattle Times

Last year, he bought an additional 3.8 tons from a dozen traders, said Dyah Paramita, a researcher at the Center for Regulation Policy and Governance in West Java, who reviewed court records.

From New York Times

Cici Paramita, 27, was clambering through the shattered remains of her house, a tangle of water-logged debris, 50 meters from the beach.

From Reuters

“I’ve stopped by some other events since I’m here anyway, but I’m definitely most excited about badminton,” said Filia Paramita, 26, in between cheering on Indonesia’s star duo, Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sukamuljo, in the men’s doubles semi-final on Monday.

From Reuters

Ms. Paramita, who referred to herself as Mita Diran on social networks, was taken to hospital but died the following day.

From New York Times