3 Different Approaches to Calm and Insight Meditation
In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, Buddhist scholar Sarah Shaw discusses varying methods for breathing mindfulness.
Breath Meditation
Breath meditation, or mindfulness of breathing, is a common Buddhist practice, but the intention of the practice can either focus on developing calm (samatha) and developing insight (vipassana). Either the way, the breath is a good object of meditation because it is constantly in flux, reminding us of impermanence, and effortlessly available.
Breathing Mindfulness
Scholar Sarah Shaw lays out a comprehensive introduction to the tradition of breathing mindfulness—and examines why the tradition of samatha, or calm, meditation has been marginalized and suppressed.
Hollow Bamboo Breathing
A breathing practice for journeying into deeper states of self
One-Breath Meditation
Breathe out just once. By holding a stable attention for one breath, we can become attuned to the quality of a clear mind.
Breath Moves Body
Stillness in meditation refers to the mind, not a rigidly stiff body
Breathe Easy
Two breathing exercises to help steady the mind before meditation
Working and Playing with the Breath
In this retreat, Thanissaro Bhikkhu, abbot of Metta Forest Monastery, offers instruction and guidance to develop our awareness of the breath and discover its benefits to both body and mind.
MeditationMagazine | On Practice
Guided Meditation: Awareness of Breathing
The breath changes and you change. Nothing stays the same, yet there is constancy. The breath reminds us that we are here and alive: let it be your anchor to the present moment.
MeditationMagazine | On The Cushion
Receiving the Breath
A meditation Q&A with Christina Feldman
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