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The Five Hindrances: Can't Desire Be a Good Thing?

Posted by Monty McKeever on 11 Apr 2011 in

Desire as a hindrance doesn't mean intentionality, it doesn't mean strong ardency to get things done, all of which can be very positive. It means clinging, attachment, grasping.
-Sharon Salzberg

Week 2 of Sharon's ongoing Tricycle Retreat on the Five Hindrances begins today. To participate please become a Tricycle Community Supporting or Sustaining Member.

 

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Reply by acernera@gmail.com on April 11, 2011, 5:03 pm

Mark Epstein's book "Open to Desire" is great on this same subject.