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Anapanasati 2: Contemplation Of The Body

Name: Anapanasati 2: Contemplation Of The Body
Uploaded: 2020-06-21T12:20:02.000Z
Duration: 20 min 56 s
Channel: Sheldon Clark
Description: This meditation is based on the Anapanasati Sutra, the sutra on full awareness of breathing. The Anapanasati Sutra is one Buddhism's oldest teachings, and was one of meditations Gautama Buddha practiced himself. This meditation deals with the first of the sutra's four frames of reference, the body. Beginning with simple awareness of the breath, it moves on to awareness and calming of the body.

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This meditation is based on the Anapanasati Sutra, the sutra on full awareness of breathing. The Anapanasati Sutra is one Buddhism's oldest teachings, and was one of meditations Gautama Buddha practiced himself. This meditation deals with the first of the sutra's four frames of reference, the body. Beginning with simple awareness of the breath, it moves on to awareness and calming of the body.

Anapanasati Contemplation Body Buddhism Body Awareness Present Moment Relaxation Mindfulness Acceptance Present Moment Awareness Bodily Tranquility Mindful Awareness Breath Length Observation Mind Wandering Acceptance Breathing Awareness Meditation Postures Postures

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