The fourth of the six perfections. A state of mind characterized by joyful persistence when engaging in any virtuous behavior of body, speech, or mind.

A state of mind characterized by joyful persistence when engaging in virtuous activity.

The fourth of the six perfections, it is also among the seven branches of enlightenment, the five abilities, the four bases of magical power, and the five powers. Also translated here as “effort.”

The fourth of the six perfections. Can also be translated as perseverance, effort, or vigor. A state of mind characterized by joyful persistence when engaging in any virtuous behavior of body, speech, or mind

Also translated here as “vigor.”

The fourth of the six perfections and second of the five powers.

The fourth of the six perfections.

One of the six perfections.

The fourth of the six perfections.

One of the six or ten perfections.

The fourth of the six perfections.

A state of mind characterized by joyful persistence when engaging in virtuous activity.

The fourth of the six or ten perfections, this refers to a state of mind characterized by joyful persistence when engaging in virtuous activity.

Diligence, perseverance, or joyful effort is the fourth of the six perfections.

Diligence or perseverance. One of the six perfections of the bodhisattva.

Also “perseverance.” One of the six perfections of the bodhisattva.

Also translated here as “vigor.”

One of the seven limbs of enlightenment.

Enthusiasm for virtue. One of the six perfections, the seven limbs of awakening, the five abilities, the four bases of magical power, and the five powers.

Fourth of the six perfections and one of the seven limbs of awakening, the five abilities, the four bases of magical power, and the five powers.

One of the six perfections. Perseverance and enthusiasm for virtue.

One of the six perfections. Perseverance and enthusiasm for virtue.

The fourth of the six perfections, it is also among the seven branches of enlightenment, the five abilities, the four bases of magical power, and the five powers. Also translated here as “diligence.”

The fourth of the six perfections.

One of the six perfections, the seven limbs of awakening, the five abilities, the four bases of magical power, and the five powers.

The fourth of the six or ten perfections, this refers to a state of mind characterized by joyful persistence when engaging in virtuous activity.

Fourth of the six perfections.

The fourth of the six perfections, it is also among the seven limbs of awakening, the five faculties, the four legs of miraculous power, and the five powers. Also translated here as “effort.”

A state of mind characterized by having joyful persistence when engaging in virtuous activity. One of the six perfections of a bodhisattva.

The fourth of the six perfections, it is also among the seven branches of enlightenment, the five abilities, the four bases of magical power, and the five powers.

The fourth of the six perfections, it is also among the seven limbs of awakening, the five faculties, the four legs of miraculous power, and the five powers. Also translated here as “effort.”

One of the six perfections.

Also translated here as “diligence.”

Also translated here as “diligent.”

One of the six perfections, the five perfections, the seven limbs of awakening, the five abilities, the four bases of magical power, and the five powers.

Also translated here as “diligence.”

The Sanskrit term vīrya may be understood as “energy” or “vigor.” In Buddhist contexts the term implies having enthusiasm toward a virtuous endeavor, which includes taking joy in such virtuous endeavor, and it is considered an antidote to laziness. It is included in many different lists of positive attributes, and later in the Mahāyāna context it is included as the forth of the six perfections (ṣaṭpāramitā).

Also translated here as “vigor.”

One of the perfections (pāramitā), implying diligence, courage, and the great effort of a hero (vīra).

The term vīrya is related to, and often derived from, vīra, which is related to the Latin vir, from which both “virility” and “virtue” are derived. Vīrya brings to mind heroism, valor, virility, courage, and strength. Although vīrya is often translated as “diligence,” we have here chosen to render it “heroism.”

In this sūtra, the tenth of the ten factors that lead to awakening. Often translated as “diligence” or “perseverance,” it involves taking delight in virtue and enthusiasm for engaging in virtuous deeds. It is listed among the five faculties (indriya), eleven virtuous mental factors, and as the fourth of the six perfections of a bodhisattva.