Four forces
Four forces (wyl. dpung bzhi) - four essential components of the paramita of diligence, which are referred to in chapter seven of the Bodhicharyavatara:
- the force of aspiration or devoted interest (mos pa'i dpung)
- the force of steadfastness, or firmness (which here means self-confidence) (brtan pa'i dpung)
- the force of joyfulness (dga' ba'i dpung) and
- the force of moderation or taking a break (dor ba'i dpung).