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EPISODE · Dec 28, 2025 · 19 MIN

4 Intro to Mindfulness Meditation: Craving/Desire and Aversion/Disliking The First Two Hindrances

from The Robert Beatty Podcast · host Robert Beatty

This is the fourth of six introductory guided meditations: Sometimes one can hardly find the breath to use it as a training object. At such times a meditator can up-level the game and become aware of which of the Five Hindrances are present. The first two form a polarity: Craving and Aversion. Rather than struggle to stop or banish these powerful and natural life energies one learns how to acknowledge and accept them and in so doing to reduce their power and capacity to pull us into delusion.  The guidance is heart-centered and creates an atmosphere of kindness and compassion to allow awakening to ripen.    🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation - Website: robertbeatty.com - Weekly Thursday meditation class (starting January 2025) - Individual sessions (first session free)

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