chanda.

'chanda' means a burning desire amounting to will or resolve, a preparedness for any eventuality. for example, suppose the entire universe was covered with sharp-pointed spikes, and suppose it was certain one could attain buddhahood only by crossing it, the boddhisatta would never hesitate to cross it. or suppose this universe was filled with glowing charcoal, the bodhisatta would not have wavered.. it is said that if the bodhisatta tried to cross, those steel spikes would turn into a vast stretch of rubies (in respectful recognition of his sincerity and resolve). likewise, the burning charcoal would turn into a sea of lotus flowers.

-ledi sayadaw.