The Six Pāramitās - Interactive Visualization

An interactive D3.js visualization exploring the Six Perfections (Pāramitās) of Mahāyāna Buddhism. This project presents these fundamental Buddhist teachings through an elegant, responsive wheel interface that allows users to explore each perfection in detail.

About the Six Pāramitās

The Six Pāramitās (perfections) are core practices in Mahāyāna Buddhism that guide practitioners toward enlightenment and compassionate wisdom:

1. Generosity (Dāna) - The practice of giving without expecting return
2. Ethical Conduct (Śīla) - Living with integrity and avoiding harm
3. Patience (Kṣānti) - Maintaining calm in adversity
4. Diligence (Vīrya) - Energetic persistence in practice
5. Concentration (Dhyāna) - Cultivating focused peaceful mind
6. Wisdom (Prajñā) - Direct knowing of emptiness and truth

Features

• Interactive Wheel Design: Click on any segment to explore individual Pāramitās
• Responsive Layout: Adapts beautifully to all screen sizes
• Smooth Animations: Gentle, meditative animations enhance the contemplative experience
• Accessibility: Supports reduced motion preferences and keyboard navigation
• Buddhist Aesthetics: Warm earth tones and traditional dharma wheel symbolism

Technology Stack

• React 19 - Modern component architecture
• D3.js v7 - Data-driven document manipulation and interactive visualizations
• Vanilla CSS - Custom styling with CSS Grid, Flexbox, and animations
• ES6 Modules - Modern JavaScript with import maps

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository
2. Serve the files using any static web server
3. Open index.html in your browser

No build process required! The project uses ES6 modules and CDN imports for immediate development.

Learn More

To deepen your understanding of Buddhist teachings and the Dharma, visit What Buddha Taught - a comprehensive resource for Visual Teachings.

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