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In Buddhism, the Seven Factors of Awakening (Pali: satta bojjhaṅgā or satta sambojjhaṅgā; Skt.: sapta bodhyanga) are:

Mindfulness (sati, Sanskrit smṛti). To maintain awareness of reality, in particular the teachings (Dhamma). Investigation of the nature of reality (dhamma vicaya, Skt. dharmapravicaya). Energy (viriya, Skt. vīrya) also determination, effort Joy or rapture (pīti, Skt. prīti) Relaxation or tranquility (passaddhi, Skt. prashrabdhi) of both body and mind Concentration (samādhi) a calm, one-pointed state of mind, or "bringing the buried latencies or samskaras into full view" Equanimity (upekkhā, Skt. upekshā). To accept reality as-it-is (yathā-bhuta) without craving or aversion.

This evaluation of seven awakening factors is one of the "Seven Sets" of "Awakening-related states" (bodhipakkhiyadhamma).

The Pali word bojjhanga is a compound of bodhi ("awakening," "enlightenment") and anga ("factor").

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The Seven Factors of Realization

Serial: BZ-02069

Mindfulness, Rohatsu Day 2

Tozan, Guishan, Yunyan, Seven Factors of Enlightenment, Bell, Subject-and-Object,...
Dec 07 2009
Berkeley Zen Center

Buddhism & Enjoyment

Serial: BZ-00315B

Sesshin Day 5

Seven Factors of Enlightenment, Big Mind, Samadhi, Vow, Four Noble Truths, Peace,...
Jun 22 1997
Berkeley Zen Center