Podcasts about awakening factors

During this talk, Peter reviews the 5 Hindrances, which he describes as “energy dumps”–setting them aside frees up energy for further development of the 7 Awakening Factors, creating more opportunities to liberate the mind from dukkha, the distress and confusion resulting from the action of the Hindrances. Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  […]

The 7 Awakening Factors represent those wholesome qualities of mind developed for cultivating the process of Awakening.  During this talk, Peter explains how they operate and various ways to nurture their maturation. Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  Deerhaven 2025 Seven Awakening Factors

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Barre Center for Buddhist Studies)

(Barre Center for Buddhist Studies)

(Barre Center for Buddhist Studies)

Welcome to Awakened Living. Our year long immersive online meditation program. Over the duration of this course we will take a comprehensive and non-sectarian exploration into the earliest teachings of the Buddha. This will include the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, (including the Seven Factors of Awakening and the Five Hindrances) the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path, Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. The Awakened Living Course will be offered in four semesters, with a break of at least 10 days in between each semester. Semester 1: 12 Weeks. Jan 8th-Mar 29th: Exploring The Truth of Suffering, The Arising and Cessation of Suffering, Skillful View and Intention. Mindfulness of Body, Feeling Tones, Mind/Heart Semester 2: 12 Weeks. April 23rd-July 12th: Exploring Skillful Speech, Action and Livelihood. Mindfulness of Hindrances, Awakening Factors, Body Semester 3: 8 Weeks. July 30th-Sept 20th: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Widening the Window of Tolerance. Semester 4: 12 Weeks. Oct 1st-Dec 20th: Exploring Concentration, Hindrances, Awakening Factors, Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. Although we will be drawing primarily on the teachings of The Buddha, there is no religion being taught here and people from any and all (or no) religions and beliefs are welcome. As the course unfolds we will look at numerous mindfulness based practices, systematically cultivating a continuity of mindful awareness. The benefit of a continuity of mindful may allow us to engage in our life experiences with deep sense of wisdom, kindness, curiosity, and care. The Awakened Living Year Long Immersive will be offered in two sections: Section A: 7 am-9 am on Wednesdays and Saturdays (Thai Time) *7pm-9pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, East Coast Time Section B: 7:30 pm-9:30 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. (Thai Time) *7:30pm -9:30pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, East Coast Time *Check your time zone here: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ Each group session will include guided meditations, Q n A, A one to one private session with Chris, interactive discussions with the retreat participants, and the option to join a small study group which will meet at a time to be determined by the group itself. If you would like to participate, but find these times limiting, please feel free to message Chris here on Facebook or through the website: www.suchsweetthunder.org Although Chris will be facilitating all of the sessions live, (nothing is pre-recorded) The sessions are offered over the Zoom platform and will be recorded and made available to participants so one can attend as much or a little as the live program as suits the participant. There are scholarships, payment plans, and financial assistance available, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Spaces are limited. Chris Luard has been practicing meditation for 39 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. Chris has received formal training in Zen, Mahamudra and Dzogchen, from the Mahayana (Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan) traditions, Vipassana and early buddhist studies from the Theravada traditions, and Vedanta from the Hindu traditions. In addition to this Chris has received formal instruction from the more modern traditions and modalities such as Secular Buddhism, MBSR, Insight, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Buddhist Psychology, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity, and Trauma Healing. Signing up for this special offering in advance is recommended. To do so, message Chris directly here on FB, chrisluard@yahoo.com or through www.suchsweetthunder.org

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

This talk continues a review by April of the Seven Awakening Factors, focusing on how Mindfulness supports the full development of Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity.  The recording and notes from the previous presentation are found in the archives.  This talk includes questions and comments from those attending the meeting. Here are the notes prepared for […]

During this talk, April provides her research and insights regarding the Seven Awakening Factors, emphasizing the importance of the factors of Mindfulness, Investigation of Dhammas, Energy and Joy.  Investigation, Energy and Joy activate the Wholesome Mind Conditioning Factors, monitored by Mindfulness.  Next week's talk will provide Part 2 of the review, focusing on the moderating […]

Talk 3: Rocky Mt. Eco Dharma Retreat. Natural Awareness and Wisdom. 

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Includes meditation & Dharma talk. (Group discussion has been removed).

Rev. Dhammabodhi, Upasaka Dustin, and Brother Robert discuss two discourses from the Bojjhangasamyutta (Linked Discourses on the Awakening Factors) from the Samyutta Nikaya. SN 46:31 https://suttacentral.net/sn46.31/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin SN 46:33 https://suttacentral.net/sn46.33/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downwiththedharma/message

(Auckland Insight Meditation) Introduction to the teachers and the theme: the Awakening Factors as good friends Guided meditation establishing mindfulness of the body and breathing

(Auckland Insight Meditation) Introduction to the teachers and the theme: the Awakening Factors as good friends Guided meditation establishing mindfulness of the body and breathing

The awakening factors describe the growth of samādhi that is readily experienced within satipaṭṭhāna practice per se. This exercise should be assimilated as in routine monitoring of the constellation of satipatthana factors alive in other exercises. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 11, 12/1/2023)

This guided meditation provides an investigative review–how to recognize and cultivate each of the Seven Awakening Factors in order to facilitate the development of each, individually and as a coherent group.

Bonhays Retreat Sept 2023 Day 2 Hindrances and Awakening Factors 

During this talk, April Koester reviews the Viriya Bojjhanga, the Energy Awakening Factor, which manifests as the persistent application of Right Effort, enhancing the benevolent effects of the other six Awakening Factors.

This guided meditation combines the functions of Tranquility and Concentration, two of the seven Awakening Factors.  This contemplation is intended to supplement the talk ” Tranquility and Insight”, presented the same evening and posted in the archives.

During this talk, Peter Carlson reviews Dhamma Vicaya Bojjhanga, the Investigation of Mental Phenomena Awakening Factor.  This quality of investigative curiosity, in coordination with the Mindfulness and Energy Awakening Factors, provides a primary support for the development of the other four Awakening Factors.  Peter describes how investigation builds from the simple practice of aiming attention […]

This talk provides a review of two of seven Awakening Factors, Tranquility and Concentration, which are so integrated in their functioning that their manifestation is called samatha (syah-mah-tah) in Pali.  Peter Carlson provides a review of each of the two, including skillful means for cultivating them, both while meditating and in the context of lifestyle […]

During this talk, Allie Vaknin continues the review of the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, focusing on the 4th of the 7 Awakening Factors, Joy.  Her comments include the characteristics of joy as the result of concentration as well as the manifestation of joy as one cultivates vipassana, insight into the conditioned nature of subjective experience.  […]

During this talk, April Koester reviews the third of the seven Awakening Factors, the Energy Awakening Factor, which represents the wholesome channeling of the energy of attention, which, when cooperating with the other six Awakening Factors, provides liberation from dukkha.  Her presentation is followed by comments made by those attending the meeting. Next week's talk […]

(Te Moata Retreat Center) An overview of the seven awakening factors of mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy (pītī), tranquility, samādhi and equanimity, and how these work together to support conducive conditions for insight to arise

(Te Moata Retreat Center)

(Te Moata Retreat Center) An overview of the seven awakening factors of mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy (pītī), tranquility, samādhi and equanimity, and how these work together to support conducive conditions for insight to arise

This talk provides a review of the second of the seven Awakening Factors, Dhamma Vicaya, which can be translated as the Investigation of Mental Phenomena.  In the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness there are instructions that describe how to contemplate this Awakening Factor.  During the talk, Peter describes how this Awakening Factor begins with the basic […]

During this talk, April Koester reviews the Seven Awakening Factors, with a specific focus on the primary factor, Mindfulness, which is considered to be the “guardian” of the other six factors. The focus for next week's talk will be a review of the second of the Awakening Factors, Investigation of Mental Phenomena.

It's seems that joy takes a backseat when things are difficult or messy.  The critical voices take over and tell us that now is not the time. However, it absolutely is the time. In fact, joy is one of the Awakening Factors and vital for our liberation. In this talk Mary discusses how to have joy in difficult times and how not to confuse joy with outside pleasures. Deep gratitude to James Baraz and his Awakening Joy class.Recorded July 29, 2023 in the virtual worldVisit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.

Here I offer a guided meditation through what is known in the buddhist tradition as the seven factors (or facets) of awakening: Mindfulness, Curiosity, Energy, Joy, Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity. As the practice unfolds we are invited to touch in with these qualities, which are always available, and we offer the light of awareness as nourishment to the seeds of awakening latent in our heart. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practicing meditation for 36 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition. If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

The focus of this talk provides descriptions of the Seven Awakening Factors, qualities of attention that can be fully nurtured and realized once the Five Hindrances are set aside.  The Awakening Factors represent the potential for full liberation from human greed, hatred and ignorance.  Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  THE SEVEN FACTORS […]

This talk reviews the remaining two of the Seven Awakening Factors, Concentration/Unification and Equanimity/Balance.  The first three factors, Mindfulness, Investigation of Mental Phenomena and Energy/Effort/Persistence (In the form of Right Effort), monitor and regulate the other factors.  The next two factors, Joy/Enthusiastic Engagement and Tranquility, provide appropriate interactions between emotions–the manifestation of mental energy without […]

This talk reviews the Awakening Factors Joy and Tranquility.  The understanding of the review is that the first three Awakening Factors, Mindfulness, Investigation Of Mental Phenomena and Energy/Effort/Persistence, which were reviewed during the talk of October 5, 2022, support the development of the remaining Awakening Factors. The traditional understanding of these two factors is reviewed, […]

Once the mind has settled because the Five Hindrances have been conditionally disabled, the full realization of Awakening becomes possible because of the effect of the Seven Awakening Factors: Mindfulness, Investigation of Mental Phenomena, Energy/Effort/ Persistence, Joy/Engaged Interest, Tranquility, Concentration/Unification and Equanimity/Balance.  This talk focuses on a review of the first three of the factors, […]

(Te Moata Retreat Center)

(Te Moata Retreat Center)

Here I offer a guided meditation based on the Anapanasati Sutta from the Buddhist tradition, as presented by Ven. Bhikkhu Analayo. This is a beautiful, complete practice designed to allow one to rest deeply in Joy and Equanimity, while embracing insight into Impermanence and Change. By explicitly including the seven factors of awakening, we have the opportunity to water the seeds of awareness and non-reactivity. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practicing meditation for 36 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Nonviolent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition. If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder May All Benefit.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring how these two work together to strengthen discernment about what's skillful, and what's skillful. Includes some ways of working with more entrenched or intense afflictive mental states, bringing wisdom and compassion to them to help them release.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring how these two work together to strengthen discernment about what's skillful, and what's skillful. Includes some ways of working with more entrenched or intense afflictive mental states, bringing wisdom and compassion to them to help them release.

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Beginning by establishing stillness and spaciousness in the body and mind, allowing thoughts to come and go, then tuning in to the underlying qualities of the mind, including the seven factors of awakening

(Sydney Insight Meditators) Noticing the presence or absence of each of the seven awakening factors

The process of Awakening involves a dynamic transition from what is termed self-state conflict to self-state liberation.  This talk reviews this process, as the maturing of mindfulness of breathing meditation manifests the beneficial powers of the 7 Awakening Factors (the topic of the 4th night talk).  These functions, applied through understanding of contingent provisional emergence […]

This talk is part of an extensive investigation of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse, and provides a review of how undeveloped characteristics of the Seven Awakening Factors within the Fourth Foundation can be identified while meditating, accompanied by a more thorough description of the mature manifestations of the individual factors.  Emphasis is placed on […]

This guided meditation is intended to provide suggestions for recognizing the characteristics of the undeveloped seven Awakening Factors as they can be identified during daily meditation experience.  it is also intended to complement the Dharma talk of November 3, 2021, which is a review of the characteristics of the more fully developed Awakening Factors.

In this episode, Andrew finishes off a series of talks on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, speaking on the Fourth Foundation: Mindfulness of Dhammas. He highlights the aspect of this teaching called the "Seven Awakening Factors". What do we need to cultivate in our search for more freedom in our lives? The Buddha says these seven qualities are key: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, and concentration.

Energy or effort is an important part of the path to awakening. Our practice is not simply sitting back and waiting for something to happen; instead we bring a wise energy and effort to guide the heart-mind to wise and compassionate action. In this talk Mary discusses energy (viriya) as a paramita, part of the Eightfold Path and one of the Awakening Factors.This talk was offered at the Insight Community of the Desert.Recorded April 25, 2021

This guided meditation provides a contemplative review of the seven awakening factors with suggestions on how to recognize each of the seven and how they complement each other in operation, developing the capacity for Awakening.  This meditation is intended to accompany the Dharma talk which followed entitled “The Seven Awakening Factors”, recorded December 9, 2020.

This talk reviews the Seven Awakening Factors: Mindfulness, Investigation of Mental Phenomena, Energy/Effort, Joy/Enthusiastic Interest, Tranquility, Concentration/Stability of Attention and Equipoise/Balance of Factors.  Each factor is briefly reviewed, describing its characteristics and function.  The intention originally was to include a review of the Progressions of Insight, a Theravadin system for identifying states of mind that […]

In this episode, Andrew discusses the 7 factors of awakening: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration and equanimity.

This talk reviews passadhi bojjhanga (pah-sah-dee bow-jahn-gah), the Tranquility Awakening Factor.  This factor is closely cooperative with the remaining two Awakening Factors, Concentration and Equanimity.  Tranquility is an antidote for the hindrance of restlessness and worry, and can be experienced with practice as a quality of expansiveness in the mind that is less affected by […]

Piti (pee-tee) is the fourth of the seven Awakening Factors, and is typically translated as joy or rapture; another rendering is engaged enthusiastic interest regarding whatever is emerging into conscious awareness.  This characteristic of human experience is a normal part of human subjective experience but clear, vivid awareness of piti is obstructed and distorted by […]

This meditation focuses on the fourth of the seven Awakening Factors, Piti, often translated as joy or rapture; I prefer to use the term enthusiastic interest.  Joy becomes more apparent and useful with the support of the first three factors, mindfulness, investigation and energy/Right Effort, so these factors are encouraged for practicing mindfulness of breathing […]

During this talk Peter reviews Viriya, the Energy Awakening Factor, which, when combined with the Mindfulness and Investigation of Mental Phenomena Awakening Factors, coordinates and empowers the remaining 4 Awakening Factors.  Peter talked of the manifestation of Viriya as Right Effort in the Noble Eightfold Path, with four attributes: to deny unwholesome states, support the […]

This talk is the first of several reviews of Sattasambojjangha, (sah-tah-sahm-bow-jahn-gah), the Seven Awakening Factors.  The factors are mindfulness, investigation of mental phenomena, energy/effort, joy, tranquility, concentration and equanimity.  Each of these factors will be reviewed individually over the course of several weeks.  During the talk, Peter emphasized the integrative characteristics of the factors, as […]

This talk was given at the second night of the metta-vipassana retreat at Southern Dharma.

This talk was given at ATS Melrose in the spring of 2017. It outlines the goal of mindfulness practice as a strategy to overcome hindrances and cultivate awaken factors as outlined in the 4th foundation of mindfulness in the satipatthana. http://rebelsaintdharma.com/resources/academic-dharma/

This reading and comment, from chapter XII 'Dhammas: The Awakening Factors', sections 1, 2, 3, was given by Ajahn Amaro on 21 March during winter retreat 2016 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Chapter 12 – Dhammas: The Awakening Factors appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

This reading and comment, from chapter XII 'Dhammas: The Awakening Factors', sections 1, 2, 3, was given by Ajahn Amaro on 21 March during winter retreat 2016 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Chapter 12 – Dhammas: The Awakening Factors appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

This reading and comment, from chapter XII 'Dhammas: The Awakening Factors', sections 1, 2, 3, was given by Ajahn Amaro on 21 March during winter retreat 2016 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Chapter 12 – Dhammas: The Awakening Factors appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Dave Smith offers an overview of working with hindrances and awakening factors on the path.

Dharma Talk by George Haas - 4/6/2016