This set of slides is from the Satipatthana Workshop conducted by Venerable Aggacitta at Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary between July 26-29, 2012. Permission is given to redistribute without any modifications, for non-commercial purposes only. These slides cover the Hindrances, namely: Sensual Desire Ill-will Sloth & Torpor Restlessness & Worry Doubts

1. How to Prevent
The Hindrances
from arising
according to the commentary

2. Conditions for Prevention of
Sensual Desire
1. Learning asubha meditation
2. Practising asubha meditation
3. Guarding the sense doors
4. Moderation in eating
5. Good spiritual friendship
6. Suitable conversation

3. Conditions for Prevention of
Ill-will
1. Learning mettā meditation
2. Practising mettā meditation
3. Reflection on kammic ownership
4. Much wise consideration
5. Good spiritual friendship
6. Suitable conversation

4. How to Remove
Ill-will (AN 5:161)
1. Develop mettā for that person
2. Develop compassion...
3. Develop equanimity...
4. Forget that person
5. Resolve on kammic ownership

5. Conditions for Prevention of
Sloth & Torpor
1. Grasping the sign of over-eating
2. Changing postures
3. Attention to the perception of light
4. Staying outdoors
5. Good spiritual friendship
6. Suitable conversation

6. Conditions for Prevention of
Restlessness & Worry
1. Being learned or knowledgeable
2. Clarification through questioning
3. Skilfullness in the Vinaya
4. Associating with (exemplary) elders
5. Good spiritual friendship
6. Suitable conversation

7. Conditions for Prevention of
Doubts
1. Being learned or knowledgeable
2. Clarification through questioning
3. Skilfullness in the Vinaya
4. Much faith/confidence
5. Good spiritual friendship
6. Suitable conversation