The five hindrances obstruct peace of mind, samadhi. And having gained samadhi, one must be careful not to misunderstand this peace as awakening and enlightenment. One practises samadhi for the sake of seeing clearly the nature of reality, that all phenomena are anicca, dukkha, and anatta. This insight is capable of liberating the mind from all suffering.

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