Buddhism by the Numbers

The Seven Factors of Awakening

1. Mindfulness
2. Investigation of phenomena
3. Diligence
4. Joy
5. Ease
6. Concentration
7. Letting go

“At least once every 15 minutes, we need to practice letting go. Bear in your heart no hatred, utter no unkind words, remain always compassionate, with no hostility or ill will. The Seven Factors of Awakening are the practices of love.” – Thich Nhat Hahn