Interest

Interest (Skt. chanda; Tib. འདུན་པ་, Wyl. ‘dun pa) — one of the five object-determining mental states.

Definition

The Khenjuk says: "interest is to try to possess a desired object. It supports application of diligence."

The Ornament of Abhidharma says: "observing the six objects, there will be a desire to engage with them, a wish to pursue them."

Alternative Translations

• Will (Gyurme Dorje)
• Intention (Erik Pema Kunsang)