Six Paramitas Talk 4: Vīrya

How do we keep showing up in our work, relationships, and the world without exhausting ourselves or betraying what matters most to us? Eli discusses joyful effort (virya): an approach to effort that isn’t about grinding harder, chasing outcomes, or measuring worth through productivity. Drawing on Zen practice and lived experience, we unpack questions many of us carry quietly: Am I doing enough? What does sustainable commitment look like? How do I stay engaged when trust is low and fatigue is high? Virya - January 2026 Young Urban Zen