Monks, there are these five hindrances. Which five? |
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Sensual desire as a hindrance. Ill will as a hindrance. Sloth & drowsiness as a hindrance. Restlessness & anxiety as a hindrance. Uncertainty as a hindrance. These are the five hindrances. |
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To abandon these five hindrances, one should develop the four frames of reference. Which four? |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on the body in & of itself — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on on feelings in & of themselves — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on mind in & of itself — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on mental qualities in & of themselves — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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To abandon the five hindrances, one should develop these four frames of reference." |
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