This qualitative research consists of three objectives namely: 1) To study the meaning and types of Perfections in Theravāda Buddhism, 2) To study the Buddhist doctrines relating to the Perfections in Theravāda Buddhism, and 3)To analyze the benefits of the Perfections in the Theravāda. The findings show in these cases. Firstly, Pāramīs refer to the perfection or culmination of certain virtues, which purify karma and help the aspirant to live an unobstructed life on the path to Enlightenment. The Theravādin teaching on Pāramīs can be found in canonical books (Jākaka tales, Apadāna, Buddhavaṃsa, Cariyā-piṭaka,), and post-canonical commentaries. Ten Perfections divided into three classes: Cūla-pāramī belongs to property, career, wife and children, Upa-pāramī belong to one, or many parts of the body, and Paramatha-pāramī belongs to life. Secondly, in Pāramīs’s Theravāda Buddhism have Doctrines relating that are supporting Doctrines and antagonistic Doctrines. These Doctrines to abstain from bad conduct, to do good conduct, and to purify one mind. Finally, Sammāsambuddhas, Paccekabuddhas, and Sāvakas, they became enlightenment because practicing Perfections. Moreover, people practice Pāramīs can to develop in society, successful and happiness in their life, and get peace in the world.

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