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Techniques for sluggish mind and restless mind

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The sutta quote below talks about using different awakening factors when the mind is sluggish as opposed to when the mind is restless. What are the meditation or mindfulness techniques to be used for each case? Please elaborate and also quote from suttas, if possible. From SN 46.53 : > “... when the mind is sluggish, it’s the wrong time to develop the > awakening factors of tranquility, immersion, and equanimity. Why is > that? Because it’s hard to stimulate a sluggish mind with these > things. > > When the mind is sluggish, it’s the right time to develop the > awakening factors of investigation of principles, energy, and rapture. > Why is that? Because it’s easy to stimulate a sluggish mind with these > things. ..... > > “... when the mind is restless, it’s the wrong time to develop the > awakening factors of investigation of principles, energy, and rapture. > Why is that? Because it’s hard to settle a restless mind with these > things. > > When the mind is restless, it’s the right time to develop the > awakening factors of tranquility, immersion, and equanimity. Why is > that? Because it’s easy to settle a restless mind with these things.
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Feb 15, 2021, 11:00 AM
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