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:"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." | :"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." | ||
==Alternative Translations== | |||
*Vigour | |||
*Zeal | |||
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Revision as of 13:54, 13 July 2007
Diligence (Skt. vīrya; Tib. tsöndrü; Wyl. 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. The Bodhicharyavatara explains the four forces which support the practice of diligence.
Subdivisions
There are three subdivisions:
- armour-like diligence
- diligence in action
- insatiable (or unstoppable) diligence
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."
Alternative Translations
- Vigour
- Zeal