Aṅguttara Nikāya
Pañcaka Nipāta
VI: Nīvaraṇa Vagga

The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha
V. The Book of the Fives
VI. Hindrances

Sutta 52

Akusala-Rāsi Suttaɱ

A Heap

Translated from the Pali by Bhikkhu Bodhi.

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[65] [680]

[1][pts][olds] "Bhikkhus, saying 'a heap of the unwholesome,' it is about the five hindrances that one could rightly say this.

For the five hindrances are a complete heap of the unwholesome.

What five?

The hindrance of sensual desire, the hindrance of ill will, the hindrance of dullness and drowsiness, the hindrance of restlessness and remorse, and the hindrance of doubt.

Bhikkhus, saying 'a heap of the unwholesome,' it is about these five hindrances that one could rightly say this.

For these five hindrances are a complete heap of the unwholesome."