Without Obstacles

Linked Discourses 46.38

4. Hindrances

Without Obstacles

“Mendicants, sometimes a noble disciple pays attention, applies the mind, concentrates wholeheartedly, and actively listens to the teaching. At such a time the five hindrances are absent, and the seven awakening factors are fully developed.

What are the five hindrances that are absent?

Sensual desire, ill will, dullness and drowsiness, restlessness and remorse, and doubt.

These are the five hindrances that are absent.

And what are the seven awakening factors that are fully developed?

The awakening factors of mindfulness, investigation of principles, energy, rapture, tranquility, immersion, and equanimity.

These are the seven awakening factors that are fully developed.

Sometimes a noble disciple pays attention, applies the mind, concentrates wholeheartedly, and actively listens to the teaching. At such a time the five hindrances are absent, and the seven awakening factors are fully developed.”