| Term |
joyful perseverance
Referenced by: perseverance, joyful (cross-reference only) |
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| Tibetan | brtson-'grus |
| Sanskrit | virya |
| Pali | |
| Definition | (1) In Mahayana, the mental urge that leads one to have zestful vigor for being constructive, without becoming lazy. With this mental factors, one takes joy in being constructive. When conjoined with a bodhichitta aim, it becomes a far-reaching attitude. (2) For Theravada, see: "perseverance." |
| Arabic | المثابرة بفرح |
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| German | freudige Ausdauer |
| French | joyeuse persévérance |
| Italian | perseveranza gioiosa |
| Jeffrey Hopkins En, Ti... | effort; diligence; zeal; industry |
| Russian | радостное усердие |