Episode Synopsis "The hindrance of desire"

Explaining how to work with the restless body, concluding Chapter 6 and describing the five hindrances and antidotes, covering sensual desire, from Chapter 7.

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• The hindrance of desire
• Benefits on meditating on the Buddha
• Objects for developing serenity
• Review of challenges for western monastics
• Review of the value and intent of monastic life
• Review of the benefits of monastic precepts
• Higher training in ethical conduct
• Conducive conditions to develop serenity
• The importance of developing serenity
• The joy of monastic discipline