Anapanasati: Mindfulness Of Breathing

This meditation honours the Ānāpānasati in its traditional form (Majjhima Nikāya 118) as a scheme of 16 steps, grouped into 4 tetrads. Each of the tetrads progressively overlaps with the 4 Satipatthāna trainings in mindfulness, from the coarse to the subtle.

It is a mode of practice for the flourishing of tranquillity and insight, and for the cultivation of the 7 Factors of Awakening.

(Note that I have omitted the repetition of the words “One trains” for ease of delivery and flow).

No Music.

Reviews

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Really useful. Followed through the 16 steps of the mindfulness of breathing smoothly, without actively “prodding” so acted as a great guide and reminder whilst meditating.

After a couple of tries I was finally able to sit for the entire meditation. First time I’ve gone all the way through. I don’t really know how I feel. Is that “normal?”

Beautifully gentle lead through all the tetrads. Thank you so much.

Nice mix of support, direction, and silence. I loved your introduction: “upright, not uptight”! Thank you