Sloth and torpor (thīna-middha)
Unskillful qualities / Five Hindrances / Sloth and torpor
Part of key topic Unskillful Qualities
Alternative translations: Dullness and drowsiness
See also: Energy
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Abhayagiri 2014 Winter Retreat, Session 42 – Mar. 4, 2014

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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]