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'''Diligence''' (Skt. ''virya''; Tib. ''tsöndrü''; ''brtson ‘grus'') - 1. the fourth of the [[six paramitas]]. 2. the fifth of the [[six powers]] through which the [[nine stages of resting the mind]] are accomplished. | '''Diligence''' (Skt. ''virya''; Tib. ''tsöndrü''; ''brtson ‘grus'') - 1. the fourth of the [[six paramitas]], defined as to find joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome. 2. the fifth of the [[six powers]] through which the [[nine stages of resting the mind]] are accomplished. | ||
==Subdivisions== | ==Subdivisions== | ||
Revision as of 12:27, 23 February 2007
Diligence (Skt. virya; Tib. tsöndrü; brtson ‘grus) - 1. the fourth of the six paramitas, defined as to find joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome. 2. the fifth of the six powers through which the nine stages of resting the mind are accomplished.
Subdivisions
Chökyi Drakpa says:
"Diligence is divided into armour-like diligence; diligence in action, which means exerting yourself to practice the Dharma and fearing laziness with as much energy as someone who discovers a poisonous snake in his or her lap; and insatiable diligence. Insatiable diligence is never being satisfied by a little, or a few months, or even a few years of virtuous practice, and instead exerting yourself to practise throughout your entire life."