The importance of right effort in Buddhist practice

Right effort plays a crucial role in Buddhist practice by cultivating positive qualities and letting go of unskillful tendencies. It involves generating qualities of mind and supporting and preserving them, while also getting rid of unskillful qualities. This effort is key in working with issues like greed, hatred, and delusion, which hinder spiritual progress. It requires energy and determination to consistently let go of unskillful tendencies and cultivate skillful ones. Effort is also related to intention and the aspiration to wake up to the truth of reality. Additionally, effort extends beyond formal meditation practice to bringing Buddhist teachings into daily life and guarding the sense doors.