endurance – n. the ability to do something difficult for a long time
enlightenment – n. a final spiritual state marked by the absence of desire or suffering
marathon – n. a running race that is about 42 kilometers long
monastery – n. a place where monks live and work together
monks – n. members of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society
talented – adj. having a special ability to do something well; having talent
potential – n. an ability that someone has that can be developed to help that person become successful