The Mindfulness of Breathing: Introduction and Guidance
Kamalashila ( 1995 )
Part of the series Getting Started in Meditation
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- 1 Introduction to the tape - two meditations (see 'Metta Bhavana'); learning about your own mind; aspects of transformation 01:30
- 2 Introduction to the Mindfulness of Breathing; paying attention; relaxing and focussing 02:19
- 3 The essential method of the practice; what's so special about the breath as an object of meditation; making an effort - counting the breath 02:48
- 4 A guide to the four stages; setting up the practice; the first stage - counting after the out-breath 03:47
- 5 The second stage - counting before the in breath; a more active engagement; patience 02:07
- 6 The third stage - stopping the counting; natural flow - quieting breath, body, and mind 01:59
- 7 The fourth stage - focussing on where you first feel the breath; subtle breath, subtle mind 01:24
Talk Details
This is Kamalashila's essential guide to working in the 'Mindfulness of Breathing' meditation. This meditation is an indispensable part of any set of practices, and here we have a thoughtful and sympathetic introduction, suitable for beginners and old hands alike. This is a companion recording to the full and short lead-throughs of the meditation itself which can also be found on the site.
