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'''[[Bodhicharyavatara]] Chapter Seven: [[Diligence]]''' - topical outline based on the commentary by [[Khenpo Kunpal]].

==I. A brief explanation of the need for diligence (1)==
==II. A detailed explanation of diligence==
===A. The Essence of Diligence (2)===
===B. Eliminating whatever prevents diligence===
====1. Identifying [[laziness]] and its causes (3)====
====2. The methods for getting rid of the [[three kinds of laziness]]====
=====a) Cultivating an antidote to the laziness of lethargy or inactivity (4) to (14)=====
=====b) Cultivating an antidote to the laziness of attachment to negative behaviour (15), (16)=====
=====c) Cultivating an antidote to the laziness of self-discouragement or despondency (17) to (31)=====

===C. Cultivating what is favourable for diligence===
====1. A brief explanation (32)====
====2. A detailed explanation====
=====a) Gathering the [[four forces]]=====
======i) The force of aspiration (33) to (46)======
======ii) The force of steadfastness======

======(a) A general explanation (47) to (49)======

======(b) An explanation of specific points======
 
:<small>(i) Cultivating self-confidence inaction (50), (51)</small>
:<small>(ii) Cultivating self-confidence in our ability (52) to (59)</small>
:<small>(iii) Cultivating self-confidence in the face of destructive emotions (60) to (62)</small>

======ii) The force of joyfulness (63) to (66)======

======iii) The force of moderation (67)======

=====b) Cultivating the two strengths=====
======i) The strength of wholehearted practice (68) to (74)======

======ii) The strength of mastery over body and mind (75), (76)======


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