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This study examined associations between inner strength dimensions derived from the Ten Perfections (P\u0101ram\u012bs) and resilience among emerging adults who experienced parental divorce in childhood. A cross-sectional design was employed with 160 Thai participants aged 20 to 29 years, who completed the Inner Strength-Based Inventory (I-SBI) and the Resilience Inventory (RI-9). Correlation analysis indicated that equanimity, determination, perseverance, wisdom, meditation, and loving-kindness were positively correlated with resilience. Multiple regression analysis showed that equanimity (\u03b2 = 0.312, p &lt; 0.001), determination (\u03b2 = 0.227, p &lt; 0.01) and loving-kindness (\u03b2 = 0.213, p &lt; 0.01) were significantly associated with resilience. These findings suggest that culturally embedded inner strengths are associated with resilience in a non-Western context. 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