Diligence

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.

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."