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Nekkhamma
One of the ten parami (perfect virtues). Refers to renunciation, or detachment.
The 10 Parami in Therevada Buddhism are:
Dāna :generosity
Sīla : morality, virtuous conduct
Nekkhamma : renunciation, or detachment
Paññā : wisdom, insight
Viriya : vigour, effort
Khanti : forbearance
Sacca : truthfulness
Adhiṭṭhāna : resoluteness
Mettā : loving-kindness
Upekkhā : equanimity, serenity