The Buddha shares the seven factors of awakening which are non-obstructive, non-hindering, and not impurities of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, these factors lead to the realization of the fruit of liberation and true knowledge.
“Sattime, bhikkhave, bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattanti. Katame satta? Satisambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati …pe… upekkhāsambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati. Ime kho, bhikkhave, satta bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattantī”ti.
“Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are |non-obstructions::not blocking, not impeding; lit. not obstructing [anāvaraṇa]|, non-hindrances, and |non-impurities::non-corruptions, not defilements [anupakkilesa]| of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the |realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation::personal experience of the fruit of liberation and wisdom [vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyā]|. What seven? 1.) The |awakening factor of mindfulness::the quality of mindfulness leading to full awakening, remembering as a factor of enlightenment; first of the seven awakening factors [satisambojjhaṅga]|, bhikkhus, is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 2.) The |awakening factor of investigation of states::the quality of discriminative investigation into states, mental qualities and other phenomena; analyzing the teaching as a factor of enlightenment; second of the seven awakening factors [dhammavicayasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 3.) The |awakening factor of energy::the quality of unrelenting effort, the sustaining power of persistence as a factor of enlightenment; third of the seven awakening factors [vīriyasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 4.) The |awakening factor of joy::the quality of heartfelt gladness, spiritual rapture untainted by sensuality, as a factor of enlightenment; fourth of the seven awakening factors [pītisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 5.) The |awakening factor of tranquility::the quality of inner stillness, bodily and mental calm, as a factor of enlightenment; fifth of the seven awakening factors [passaddhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 6.) The |awakening factor of collectedness::the quality of unification, stability, and deep stillness of the mind, as a factor of enlightenment; sixth of the seven awakening factors [samādhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 7.) The |awakening factor of equanimity::the quality of balanced observation, non-reactivity, and mental equipoise as a factor of enlightenment; seventh of the seven awakening factors [upekkhāsambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are non-obstructions, non-hindrances, and non-impurities of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation.”
“Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are |non-obstructions::not blocking, not impeding; lit. not obstructing [anāvaraṇa]|, non-hindrances, and |non-impurities::non-corruptions, not defilements [anupakkilesa]| of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the |realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation::personal experience of the fruit of liberation and wisdom [vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyā]|. What seven? 1.) The |awakening factor of mindfulness::the quality of mindfulness leading to full awakening, remembering as a factor of enlightenment; first of the seven awakening factors [satisambojjhaṅga]|, bhikkhus, is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 2.) The |awakening factor of investigation of states::the quality of discriminative investigation into states, mental qualities and other phenomena; analyzing the teaching as a factor of enlightenment; second of the seven awakening factors [dhammavicayasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 3.) The |awakening factor of energy::the quality of unrelenting effort, the sustaining power of persistence as a factor of enlightenment; third of the seven awakening factors [vīriyasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 4.) The |awakening factor of joy::the quality of heartfelt gladness, spiritual rapture untainted by sensuality, as a factor of enlightenment; fourth of the seven awakening factors [pītisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 5.) The |awakening factor of tranquility::the quality of inner stillness, bodily and mental calm, as a factor of enlightenment; fifth of the seven awakening factors [passaddhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 6.) The |awakening factor of collectedness::the quality of unification, stability, and deep stillness of the mind, as a factor of enlightenment; sixth of the seven awakening factors [samādhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 7.) The |awakening factor of equanimity::the quality of balanced observation, non-reactivity, and mental equipoise as a factor of enlightenment; seventh of the seven awakening factors [upekkhāsambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are non-obstructions, non-hindrances, and non-impurities of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation.”
“Sattime, bhikkhave, bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattanti. Katame satta? Satisambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati …pe… upekkhāsambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati. Ime kho, bhikkhave, satta bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattantī”ti.