Five Hindrances
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From Buddhist Encyclopedia
Three Jewels
Buddha . Dharma . Sangha
Three Dharma Seals
Anicca . Dukkha . Anatta
Karma . Rebirth
Samsara . Nirvana
Four Noble Truths
Seven Sets
Four Frames of Reference
Four Right Exertions
Four Bases of Power
Five Faculties
Five Strengths
Seven Factors of Awakening
Noble Eightfold Path
Bodhisattva
Four Great Vows
Ten Great Vows
- Pali : panca nivarana
The five hindrances are negative mental states that impede success with meditation (See: Jhana) and lead away from enlightenment.
- Sensual desire (kamacchanda): Craving for pleasure to the senses.
- Anger or ill-will (vyapada): Feelings of malice directed toward others.
- Sloth, torpor and boredom (thina-middha): Half-hearted action with little or no concentration.
- Restlessness and worry (uddhacca-kukkacca): The inability to calm the mind.
- Doubt (vicikiccha): Lack of conviction or trust.
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