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Buddhism

JudyM

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3. The 5 Hindrances can be a useful reference framework, as well, for keeping the mind clear while

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Tue Jun 4, 2019, 03:06 PM

Jun 2019

meditating. Being aware of craving, aversion, torpor, restlessness and doubt. It makes awareness/naming of distractions and letting them go quite a bit quicker.

http://insightmeditationcenter.org/articles/FiveHindrances.pdf

Congratulations on finding your meditation groove!

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Starting a daily meditation practice. [View all] Tobin S. Jun 2019 OP

Good for you! Shanti Mama Jun 2019 #1

10-4 Tobin S. Jun 2019 #2

The 5 Hindrances can be a useful reference framework, as well, for keeping the mind clear while JudyM Jun 2019 #3

Thank you. Tobin S. Jun 2019 #4

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