1: Dāna – Generosity May I be generous and helpful
2: Sīla – Morality May I be well-disciplined and refined in manners. May I be pure and clean in all my dealings. May my thoughts, words and deeds be pure.
3: Nekkhama – Renunciation May I not be selfish and self-possessive, but selfless and disinterested. May I be able to sacrifice my pleasure for the sake of others.
4: Pañña – Wisdom May I be wise and able to see things as they truly are. May I see the light of truth and lead others from darkness to light. May I be enlightened and be able to enlighten others.
5: Viriya – Energy May I be energetic, vigorous and persevering. May I strive diligently until I achieve my goal. May I be fearless in facing dangers and courageously surmount all obstacles. May I be able to serve others to the best of my ability.
6: Khanti – Patience May I ever be patient. May I be able to bear and forbear the wrongs of others. May I ever be tolerant and see the good and beautiful in all.
7: Sacca – Truthfullness May I ever be truthful and honest May I not swerve from the path of truth.
8: Adhitthāna – Determination May I be firm and resolute and have an iron will. May I be soft as a flower and firm as a rock. May I ever be high principled.
9: Mettā – Loving Kindness May I ever be kind, friendly and compassionate. May I be able to regard all as my brothers and sisters and be one with all.
10: Upekkhā – Equanimity May I ever be calm, serene, unruffled and peaceful. May I gain a balanced mind. May I have a perfect equanimity.
