Saɱyutta Nikāya
5. Mahā-Vagga
46. Bojjhanga Saɱyutta
4. Nīvaraṇa Vagga

The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
The Great Book,
Chapter II (46): Connected Discourses on the Factors of Enlightenment
IV. The Hindrances

Sutta 34

Dutiya Kilesa Suttaɱ

Non-corruptions

Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi

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[1][pts] "Bhikkhus, these seven factors of enlightenment are nonobstructions, nonhindrances, noncorruptions of the mind; when developed and cultivated they lead to the realization of the fruit of true knowledge and liberation.

What seven?

The enlightenment factor of mindfulness, bhikkhus, is a nonobstruction ...

The enlightenment factor of equanimity is a nonobstruction, a nonhindrance, a noncorruption of the mind; when developed and cultivated it leads to the realization of the fruit of true knowledge and liberation.

These seven factors of enlightenment are nonobstructions, nonhindrances, noncorruptions of the mind; when developed and cultivated they lead to the realization of the fruit of true knowledge and liberation."