Here’s a Sample of the “Classic Five Hindrances” Guided Meditation Script:
Sit comfortably, yet tall, in a safe and quiet placeClose your eyes, or lower your gaze towards the earthTurn your attention inwardsBreathe patiently in and out through your noseAnd focus your attention on breathSet the intention, to watch the breathBreath as your anchor for practiceBreath, as what you return toEach time you notice you’ve been distracted(pause 3 breaths)With breath awareness as intention, consider the following…Are you being pulled towards a pleasant or attractive thought?Each time you notice the mind wandering towards an object of desireGently apply the antidoteFocus more tightly on the breath
If the draw of this pleasant thought or sensation is far too strongBring repulsion to mindIf it’s a person that you’re craving,Bring to mind all their very human, yet repulsive, bodily functionsIf it’s a place that you’re craving,Bring to mind its negative qualitiesIf it’s an object that you’re craving,Bring to mind its lack of intrinsic valueFind balance when it comes to pleasant thoughtsStay with the breath(pause 3 breaths)
