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| + | '''Three kinds of [[laziness]]''' ([[Wyl.]] ''[[le lo gsum]]'') — factors that are incompatible with [[diligence]]. | ||
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| + | #the laziness of lethargy or inactivity (''[[snyom las 'dzin pa'i le lo]]'') | ||
| + | #the laziness of attachment to negative behaviour (''[[bya ba ngan pa zhen gyi le lo]]'') | ||
| + | #the laziness of self-discouragement or despondency (''[[sgyid lug bdag nyid brnyas pa'i le lo]]'') | ||
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| + | ==Overcoming the Three Kinds of Laziness== | ||
| + | [[Patrul Rinpoche]] says: | ||
| + | *"Spurred on by the hook of impermanence, you can overcome the laziness of inactivity. | ||
| + | *The laziness of attachment to negative behaviour can be overcome by thinking about the joys of the sacred [[Dharma]]. | ||
| + | *The laziness of self-discouragement can be overcome by encouraging yourself and bolstering your self-confidence." | ||
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Revision as of 16:35, 5 February 2014
Three kinds of laziness (Wyl. le lo gsum) — factors that are incompatible with diligence.
- the laziness of lethargy or inactivity (snyom las 'dzin pa'i le lo)
- the laziness of attachment to negative behaviour (bya ba ngan pa zhen gyi le lo)
- the laziness of self-discouragement or despondency (sgyid lug bdag nyid brnyas pa'i le lo)
Overcoming the Three Kinds of Laziness
Patrul Rinpoche says:
- "Spurred on by the hook of impermanence, you can overcome the laziness of inactivity.
- The laziness of attachment to negative behaviour can be overcome by thinking about the joys of the sacred Dharma.
- The laziness of self-discouragement can be overcome by encouraging yourself and bolstering your self-confidence."
