5 substitutes for the 5 hindrances
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Five substitutes for the five hindrances:
1. Sense desire & lust (kama-chanda) should be substituted with attention on disgusting aspects.
2. Anger and ill-will (vyapada) should be substituted with infinite and universal friendliness.
3. Lethargy and laziness (thina-middha) should be substituted with enthusiastic energy.
4. Restlessness and regret (uddhacca-kukkucca) should be substituted with calm tranquillity.
5. Skeptical doubt and uncertainty (vici-kiccha) should be substituted with curious examination.
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/