Bhikkhu Bodhi: Satipatthana Sutta, Part 9

This podcast explores the Satipatthana Sutta, highlighting the five hindrances to mindfulness: sensual desire, ill will, sloth and torpor, restlessness and worry, and doubt. The speaker offers insights on how to tackle each hindrance through mindful awareness, encouraging listeners to recognize when these obstacles arise and when they fade away. Techniques such as metta bhavana, or loving-kindness meditation, are suggested for dealing with ill will, while adjustments to meditation practices are recommended for sloth and torpor. Importantly, the speaker points out that these strategies can be applied not just during meditation sessions but also in everyday life, fostering a mindful approach to various challenges. The conversation also touches on the stages of enlightenment, illustrating how these hindrances can be gradually overcome.