Āvaraṇasutta
AN 5.51
Obstacles
The five hindrances weaken wisdom like side-channels weaken a river’s flow.
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Akusalarāsisutta
AN 5.52
A Heap of the Unskillful
The five hindrances are entirely unwholesome.
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Padhāniyaṅgasutta
AN 5.53
Factors That Support Meditation
Conditions that help meditation progress smoothly.
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Samayasutta
AN 5.54
Times Good for Meditation
Times that are supportive for meditation practice.
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Mātāputtasutta
AN 5.55
Mother and Son
A mother and son, though ordained as monk and nun, have sexual relations. The Buddha launches a powerful attack on the dangers of sex.
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Upajjhāyasutta
AN 5.56
Mentor
A monk, dissatisfied with monastic life, seeks support from his mentor.
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Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhānasutta
AN 5.57
Subjects for Regular Reviewing
Topics that are worthy regularly reflecting on, whether as a lay person or renunciant.
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Licchavikumārakasutta
AN 5.58
The Licchavi Youths
When some wild young men show deep respect for the Buddha, a family elder is astonished.
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Paṭhamavuḍḍhapabbajitasutta
AN 5.59
Gone Forth When Old (1st)
Things that are hard to find in someone who has gone forth when old.
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Dutiyavuḍḍhapabbajitasutta
AN 5.60
Gone Forth When Old (2nd)
Things that are hard to find in someone who has gone forth when old.