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Seven factors of awakening

Mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquillity, concentration and equanimity: the qualities of a mind ready to wake.

Also: bojjhangas, factors of enlightenment

Early Buddhism and the Theravāda

The bojjhaṅgas, limbs of awakening, are seven qualities the Buddha taught again and again. They arise from one another in order, and are also kept in balance: when the mind is sluggish, investigation, energy and joy rouse it; when restless, tranquillity, concentration and equanimity calm it; mindfulness is always useful.