Christopher Brainerd blogs about his journey into Buddhism

This is a collection of Christopher Brainerd's ramblings written as a novice student of Buddhism.
My primary practice is Jodo Shinshu, yet I ramble on many spiritual topics.
Some of what follows is original, some are quotes or summations for which I provide the source.
Gassho!

Monday, September 9, 2013

The Five Hindrances (nivarana)


Hindrances Mental Counters
1. sensuous lust (desire, sensual indulgence) one-pointedness
2. ill-will (aversion) rapture
3. physical/mental stupor & languor (apathy) appreciation
4. restlessness & worry (anxiety) happiness
5. doubt (vicikiccha) sustaining






















Posted by Chris Brainerd at 1:39 PM

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