Countering Aversion and Ill-Will
From Listen to Dharma Talks – Orlando Insight Meditation Group by Peter Carlson
March 26, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
Allie Vaknin discusses the hindrance of aversion and ill-will, offering insights on mindfulness and the cultivation of lovingkindness.
This talk continues an ongoing review of the Mindfulness of Breathing Discourse, focusing on the hindrance of Aversion and Ill-Will. Allie Vaknin describes the characteristics of aversion in a way that is not only effective for spiritual development, but can be beneficial for not being hooked by anger or fear, mindfully noticing and disregarding aversive self-talk, focusing instead on identifying and letting go of the physical tensions associated with aversion and ill-will. She also emphasizes the value of cultivating lovingkindness to counter the negativity of the hindrance.
People in this episode
Host: Peter Carlson
Guest: Allie Vaknin
Topics covered
- Mindfulness
- Aversion
- Ill-Will
- Lovingkindness
- Spiritual Development
Keywords
- mindfulness
- aversion
- ill-will
- lovingkindness
- spiritual development
- self-talk
- anger
- fear
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Orlando Insight Meditation Group
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