The five hinderances ⏳
The five hinderances are the principle obstacles to the development of serenity and Insight, and thus must be removed for the mind to become collected and unified and for wisdom to arise. These are:
- sensual desire
- ill will
- drowsiness
- restlessness
- doubt
References
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Bodhi, Bhikkhu. (2005). In the Buddha’s Words An Anthology of Discourses From the Pali Canon Chapter VII. THE PATH TO LIBERATION (Location 3954). Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.
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Majjhima Nikaya 27: Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta; I 175–84
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