Diligence
Diligence—carefulness and persistent effort or work—is listed as one of the seven capital virtues. It can be indicative of a work ethic, the belief that work is good in itself.[1]
For other uses, see Diligence (disambiguation).In students[edit]
Bernard et al.[3] define diligence in students as the effort they put towards balanced and holistic development in mental, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions. They find that it correlates with academic performance, especially with younger students, and that the support of parents and educators encourages students to be diligent.[4] Other factors that encourage student diligence include motivation, discipline, concentration, responsibility, and devotedness.[3]
In Buddhism[edit]
The last words of the Buddha were, "Strive on with diligence." Diligence is an integral part of all Buddhist teaching, and considered the fourth of the pāramitā. In Mahayana tradition, diligence is the third pāramitā and the first said to lead to liberation, and it is said that its practice brings an increase of qualities.[5]
