The 7 Factors of Enlightenment
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment are seven qualities that both lead to enlightenment and also describe enlightenment. The Buddha referred to these factors in several of his sermons recorded in the Pali Tipitika.
The factors are said to be particularly useful as antidotes to the Five Hindrances – sensual desire, ill will, sloth, restlessness, and uncertainty.
“These are the natural qualities of mind that the Buddha described as the constituents of a proper spiritual practice. A mind in which these factors are fully developed and balanced experiences freedom.” – Jack Kornfield
The 7 Factors are:
- Mindfulness
- Investigation
- Energy
- Joy or rapture
- Relaxation or tranquility of both body and mind
- Concentration
- Equanimity
Note
The Dharma Talk starts at 10:00 am; 15 minutes earlier as usually scheduled.