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In the Buddhist tradition, the five hindrances (Sinhala: පඤ්ච නීවරණ, romanized: pañca nīvaraṇa; Pali: pañca nīvaraṇāni) are identified as mental factors that hinder progress in meditation and in daily life. In the Theravada tradition, these factors are identified specifically as obstacles to the jhānas (stages of concentration) within meditation practice. Contemporary Insight Meditation teachers identify the five hindrances as obstacles to mindfulness meditation.
Within the Mahayana tradition, the five hindrances are obstacles to samadhi. They are part of the two types of obstructions (Sanskrit: āvaraṇa), i.e. the obstacles to Buddhahood. The two types of obstructions are afflictive obstructions (Sanskrit: kleśāvaraṇa, which include the standard five hindrances) and cognitive obstructions (jñeyāvaraṇa, which can only be removed by bodhisattvas).
The classic list of five hindrances is:
Sensory desire (kāmacchanda): seeking for pleasure through the five senses of sight, sound, smell, taste and physical feeling. Ill-will (vyāpāda; also spelled byāpāda): feelings of hostility, resentment, hatred and bitterness. Sloth-and-torpor (thīna-middha): half-hearted action with little or no effort or concentration. Restlessness-and-worry (uddhacca-kukkucca): the inability to calm the mind and focus one's energy. Doubt (vicikiccha): lack of conviction or trust in one's abilities.Title | Speaker | |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Seven - Names of Buddha - Part One Blue Cliff Record, Book of Serenity, Hindrances |
Jun 15 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 3Book 3 - The Meditation of the Enlightening Being Universally Good Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Hindrances, Peace |
2024 3 |
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Zen Meditation on the Great Flower Adornment Scripture, Class 2In this series of meetings, we will study and see how Zen is the key unlocking the innumerable meanings of this oceanic scripture. We will also explore how the sutra opens and illuminates our simple... YRB-2023-Fall, Evil, Impermanence, Emotions, Hindrances |
Oct 10 2023 2 of 8 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation on Our Original Nature, Class 4In this series of gatherings we will explore and perhaps realize our original nature, and how to apply such a discovery to all of our daily activities. YRB-2023-Spring, Original Nature, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Hindrances, Heart Sutra,... |
Apr 11 2023 4 of 8 The Yoga Room |
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Compassion Liberates Us From HindrancesThe first in-person gathering at No Abode since 2020 Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Torei, Hindrances, Obstacles, Confession-and-Repentance... |
Jul 10 2021 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect WisdomThe Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect Wisdom March 2, 2013 AM Perfect Wisdom, Heart Sutra, Buddha Mind, Hindrances, Greed |
Mar 02 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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The Bodhisattva's Creativity and Freedom Intention, Hindrances, Nirvana |
Dec 08 2011 |
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The Bodhisattva's Creativity and Freedom Monkey Mind, Practice Period, Hindrances, difficulty, Bodhisattva Way |
Dec 01 2011 The Yoga Room |
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Continuous Compassion for Karmic Consciousness Karmic Consciousness, Perfect Wisdom, Buddha Nature, Hindrances |
Feb 06 2010 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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GnosticismAmerican Buddhism as a gnostic practice; meaning of the word "tathagata" Faith, Practice Period, Hindrances, American, Three Treasures |
Feb 03 2007 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Gnosticism Faith, Practice Period, Hindrances |
Feb 03 2007 PM |
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Embracing Imperfection in Zen Practice Vow, Hindrances, Doubt |
Oct 16 2006 |
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Baizhang's FoxBeing clear about cause and effect, intention, karma. Hindrances, causation, Fox, Skandas, Karmic Consciousness |
May 27 2006 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Mind Unveiled: Vasubandhu's Wisdom Path Mindfulness, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Addiction, Heart Sutra, Hindrances... |
Jul 25 2005 |
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Zen Ceremonies American, difficulty, Hindrances, Patience, Samadhi |
Aug 24 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen Ceremonies Three Treasures, American, difficulty, Hindrances, Patience |
Aug 24 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Playful Sincerity in Zen Practice Buddha Nature, Daily Life, Japan, Hindrances |
Aug 23 2003 |
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Heart Sutra Hindrances, Heart Sutra, Beginners |
Jul 28 2003 |
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Heart Sutra Hindrances, Heart Sutra, Skandas |
Jul 28 2003 |
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Heart Sutra Hindrances, Heart Sutra, Skandas, Beginners |
Jul 28 2003 |
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Chanting Emptiness into Compassionate Wisdom Emptiness, Wisdom, Hindrances |
Jul 22 2003 |
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Chanting Emptiness: Wisdom and Compassion Emptiness, Wisdom, Hindrances |
Jul 22 2003 |
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Sitting With No ExpectationsSerial: RA-00407 Sunday "Sitting With No Expectations." Hindrances, Daily Life, Transmission, Religion, Enemies |
Dec 15 2002 |
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Path of Compassionate Renunciation Renunciation, Bodhisattva Way, Hindrances, Attachment |
Jul 15 2001 |
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Liberation Through Settled Presence confusion, Hindrances, Attachment, Bodhisattva Precepts, Karma |
May 10 2001 |
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Embracing Karma Through Non-Attachment confusion, Hindrances, Attachment, Bodhisattva Precepts, Karma |
May 10 2001 |
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Settling in Karmic Stillness Hindrances, Karma, Zazen, Attachment |
May 03 2001 |
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Embrace Immovable Bonds Through Presence Hindrances, Karma, Attachment, Zazen |
May 03 2001 |
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Effortless Harmony Through Relaxed Attention Meditation, Hindrances, Breath |
Dec 07 2000 |
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Buddha's Psychology Practice, Hindrances, Study |
Aug 10 2000 San Francisco Sitting Group |
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Pathways to Liberation: Calm and Insight Doubt, Hindrances, Breath |
Aug 01 2000 |
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Embracing Compassion Through Emptiness Hindrances, Emptiness, Compassion |
Feb 23 2000 |
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Embracing Enlightenment Through Zen Death Hindrances, Delusion, Time |
Oct 26 1998 |
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Universe as Buddha's Awakened Self Buddha, Practice, Hindrances |
Apr 13 1998 |
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Awakening Compassion Through Zen Wisdom Hindrances, Study, Heart Sutra |
Jan 16 1998 |
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Compassion Through Embracing Delusion Delusion, Hindrances, Pain |
Jan 09 1994 |
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Awakening Through Simple Complexity Zazen, Hindrances, Complete Perfect Enlightenment |
Dec 07 1992 |
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Sesshin Day 5: The Three Pure Precepts in Sanskrit Three Treasures, Hindrances, Attachment, Repentance |
Feb 03 1992 Tassajara |
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Madhyamika and Mahayana - Zazenshin Intimacy, Zazen, Breath, Hindrances |
Apr 01 1991 13 |
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Pathways to Senses and Awakening Mindfulness, Anger, Hindrances, Breath |
Feb 14 1987 |
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Understanding the Nature of MindSerial: RA-00343 Reb Anderson Week 6 3/30/06 Understanding Nature of Mind 2 Non-violence, Mindfulness, Greed, Faith, Impermanence, Current Events, Religion, Separation,... |
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