| Mindfulness of Breathing: A Practice Guide and Translations Contributor(s): Analayo (Author), Kabat-Zinn, Jon (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1911407449 ISBN-13: 9781911407447 Publisher: Windhorse Publications (UK) OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Buddhism - Theravada - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.15 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Buddhist scholar and teacher Bhikkhu Anālayo explores the practice of mindfulness of breathing in the sixteen steps of the Ānāpānasati Sutta. This is an authoritative, practice-orientated elucidation of a foundational Buddhist text, useful to meditators whatever their tradition or background. In the first six chapters Anālayo presents practical instructions comparable to his Satipatthāna Meditation: A Practice Guide. The remaining chapters contain his translations of extracts from the early Chinese canon. With his accompanying commentary, these help the practitioner appreciate the early Buddhist perspective on the breath and the practice of mindfulness of breathing. Anālayo presents his understanding of these early teachings, arising from his own meditation practice and teaching experience. His aim is to inspire all practitioners to use what he has found helpful to build their own practice and become self-reliant. The book is accompanied with freely downloadable audio files offering guided and progressive meditation instructions from the author. |