Donate  |   Contact


The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Working With Hindrance Through Concentration And Mindfulness
2004-11-27 Working With Hindrance Through Concentration And Mindfulness 52:09
Sharon Salzberg
This teaching begins with an overview of the Five Hindrances: Desire, Aversion, Sloth and Torpor, Restlessness, and Doubt and continues with a thorough discussion of the Five Jhanic Factors: Aiming one’s mind, Investigation, Raptness, Comfort in Being, and One-pointedness which the meditator uses to effectively deal with and utilize the Five Hindrances in deepening her/his practice. The meditator gains perspective, alertness, connection, caring, and energy.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

Creative Commons License