A personal blog by a graying (mostly Anglo with light African-American roots) gay left leaning liberal progressive married college-educated Buddhist Baha'i BBC/NPR-listening Professor Emeritus now following the Dharma in Minas Gerais, Brasil.
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Buddha taught mindfulness of breathing as a complete approach to
awakening. Buddhist teacher Shaila Catherine outlines his 16-step breath
practice that guides us to liberation.
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Buddha’s practice of mindfulness of the breath does not require
extraordinary zeal or physical strength, nor does one need advanced
education or ritual blessing. It is recommended for both beginners and
accomplished meditators. By skillfully utilizing the natural breath, any
person, monastic or lay, can realize the fruit of awakening. The broad
appeal and availability of this practice is breathtaking!
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