This talk discusses the five hindrances to meditation, using an analogy given by the Buddha. It describes how we use them in daily life to avoid unwanted situations and the problems they cause in meditation. Antidotes specific to each hindrance are discussed and then a description of how meditation can develop without the hindrances.

Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquility.

This talk was given in August 2004