Alphabetical Hierarchy Numerical Most common About tags

 Sloth and torpor (thīna-middha)
Parent topic: Hindrances
See also: Energy
29 excerpts, 1:37:41 total duration
All excerpts (29) Questions about (17) Answers involving (8) Stories (3) Quotes (1) Readings (1) Texts (1)
Abhayagiri 2014 Winter Retreat, Session 42 – Mar. 4, 2014

Download audio (8:09)
5. “How does one work with dullness and drowsiness in sitting meditation?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sloth and torpor] [Posture/Sitting] // [Hindrances] [Ajahn Buddhadāsa] [Ajahn Chah] [Posture/Walking] [Culture/Natural environment] [Posture/Standing] [Continuity of mindfulness]

Sutta: AN 7.58 Capala Sutta: “Are you nodding, Moggallana?” [Great disciples] [Sloth and torpor]

Story: Ajahn Pasanno walks in the forest without a flashlight to dispel drowsiness. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Dtao Dum] [Sloth and torpor] [Devotion to wakefulness]

Abhayagiri 2014 Winter Retreat, Session 47 – Mar. 11, 2014

Download audio (2:23)
9. Story: After staying up two nights in a row, Ajahn Boon Choo nods in meditation then establishes samādhi and sits without moving. Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Boon Choo] [Sloth and torpor] [Devotion to wakefulness] [Concentration] // [Ajahn Kinaree] [Kaṭhina] [Wat Pah Pong]

Desire or Aspiration, Session 2 – Jun. 14, 2015

Download audio (10:31)
1. “I’ve been struggling with sleepiness while trying to meditate, having the intention to be present and aware, but finding myself dozing off.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sloth and torpor] [Clear comprehension] [Meditation retreats] // [Conditionality] [Lay life] [Craving not to become] [Directed thought and evaluation]

Story: Ajahn Boon Choo meditates through tiredness after staying up for days. [Ajahn Boon Choo] [Kaṭhina] [Wat Pah Pong] [Sloth and torpor] [Energy] [Devotion to wakefulness] [Ardency]

Quote: “The boundaries we set for ourselves are oftentime much smaller than what we can actually deal with, work with, or be with.” [Self-identity view] [Clinging] [Patience]