The paramita of joyful effort (tsondru) is also translated as exertion, determination or perseverance. This perfection is the antidote to laziness. In cultivating action bodhicitta, we tirelessly train in dismantling the negative reactive patterns of the Three Poisons (aversion, attachment and indifference) to release the inherent positive wisdom energy contained within. By starting with and accomplishing the small, we are able to expand our reach to the the fruition of completely enlightened activity.

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