Venerable Ajahn Brahm says that the Five Hindrances are the only hindrances between us and awakening. Sense Desire (people or things we like) Ill will (people or things we don’t like) Sloth or Torpor (sloth refers to sleepiness and torpor refers to mental dullness) Restlessness, anxiety or worry. Doubt. This word “doubt” is better understood … Continue reading The Five Hindrances