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Seven Factors of Enlightenment

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charlotte Henley Babb

In Buddhism, the Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Pali: satta bojjhaṅgā or satta sambojjhaṅgā; Skt.: sapta bodhyanga) are: Mindfulness (sati) i.e. to remember the Dhamma. Investigation (dhamma vicaya) of the Dhamma. Energy (viriya) Joy or rapture (pīti) Relaxation or tranquility (passaddhi) of both body and mind Concentration (samādhi) a calm, one-pointed state of concentration of mind[ Equanimity (upekkha), to be … Continue reading →

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