The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
Describe a second paramita.
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The second, shila paramita, is perfection of the five mindfulness trainings. The first of the five is protection of the lives of humans, animals and nature; the second is to prevent exploitation by humans of nature and others, and generosity; the third is to protect children and adults from sexual abuse and preserve happiness; the fourth is deep listening and loving speech, and the fifth is mindful consumption. Practicing these five is love and giving the gift of life that can be the "correct medicine for the malaise of our times."