Mindfulnss of Breathing

In this workshop we will practice with the Buddha’s Discourse on Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati Sutta).

Easily dismissed as just a beginner’s practice or as a stepping stone to more advanced practices, mindfulness of breathing as laid out in the Buddha’s discourse is a vehicle to develop both stillness (samadhi) and insight (vipassana). In this respect it is a practice that culminates in awakening.

We will approach the practice with a spirit of playfulness and experimentation, exploring different ways that this teaching can be practiced. Practitioners differ widely in what works for them, there is no one-shoe-fits-all approach, so in this respect, different ways of working and playing with mindfulness of breathing will be explored. We will also look at ways that we bring a sense of heartfulness into mindfulness of breathing.

There will be periods of sitting meditation, walking meditation, reflections & dialogue with readings from the sutta itself and some interpretations of it. The day is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners and will be held in Noble Silence.