The Seven Factors of Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

The Seven Factors of Awakening, known as the bojjhangas in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings, are innate beautiful qualities inside of all of us that can be cultivated. The factors are mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration and equanimity. Through meditation practice, we can understand and develop these qualities, as well as deepen our commitment to awakening.

These factors are often referred to as “inner wealth” for meditators, because of their value to our practice – they strengthen the heart’s capacity to let go of harmful habits.