9 causes for growth in faculties

The Nine Causes for the Growth of the Spiritual Faculties:

1. Attention directed toward impermanence

2. Care and respect for meditation

3. Continuity of awareness

4. Supportive environment

5. Remembering and recreating beneficial circumstances

6. Cultivation of enlightenment factors

7. Intense effort

8. Patience and perseverance

9. Determination to reach final liberation

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/