Five Hindrances, Panca Nivaranani: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Five Hindrances means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
the 5: nīvarana.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
General definition (in Buddhism)
In Buddhism, the five hindrances (Pali: panca nivaranani) are negative mental states that impede success with meditation (jhana) and lead away from enlightenment. These states are:
- Sensual desire (kamacchanda): Craving for pleasure to the senses.
- Anger or ill will (byapada, vyapada): Feelings of malice directed toward others.
- Sloth torpor or boredom (thina middha): Half hearted action with little or no concentration.
- Restlessness worry (uddhacca kukkucca): The inability to calm the mind.
- Doubt (vicikiccha): Lack of conviction or trust.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Panca.
Full-text (+31): Wu zhang san cong, Wu gai, Pancacetokhila, Pancanivarana, Jhana, Cittavivekasambhava, Vicikitsa, Styanamiddha, Kamacchanda, Vyapada, Auddhatyakaukritya, Wu zhang, Nivarana, Pancavarana, Agatabhava, Shunyataprajna, Wu zhong yun, Kusalarasi Sutta, Cetasovinibandhasutta, Kankheyya Sutta.
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Ahara as depicted in the Pancanikaya (by Le Chanh)
3.1. Ahara and Dependent Origination < [Chapter 3 - Ahara and specific teachings of the Buddha]
1.5. Sources for research on Ahara < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
3. Solutions for current crises < [Chapter 7 - Conclusion]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
2.2: (1b) The Five Hindrances (Nīvarana) < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
2.3: Mindfulness (d): The Contemplation of Mental Objects (Dhamma) < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
4.1: Practical Purpose of the Dhyāna (meditation) < [Chapter 4 - The Practice of Dhyāna]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
11.2. The Four Foundations of Mindfulness < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
6.6. The Four Jhānas and the Four Arūpajjhānas < [Chapter 3 - Language and Meaning as Reflected in the Five Nikāyas]
12.5. The Methods to Incline Mind < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
Taisho: Chinese Buddhist Canon
Sutta 75: The Path to One-Pointedness < [Part 152 - Discourse of the Collection of the Six Perfections]
Sutta 2: The Aggregates of Evil < [Part 125 - Ekottara-Agama (Numbered Discourses)]
Sutta 4: The Five Hindrances and Five Fetters < [Part 125 - Ekottara-Agama (Numbered Discourses)]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.3.4. Dhammānupassanā–Contemplation Of The Dhamma < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
1.6. Enlightenment Factor of Concentration < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
1(b). The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 10 - The Buddha’s Sojourn at Nāḷanda and the mango grove of Pāvārika < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Biography (28): Kumāra Kassapa Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Part 9 - Greatness of the Pāramīs < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]