{"product_id":"breathing-mindfulness-discovering-the-riches-at-the-heart-of-the-buddhist-path-paperback","title":"Breathing Mindfulness: Discovering the Riches at the Heart of the Buddhist Path - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the life-changing practice of ānāpānasati, or breathing mindfulness--one of the most popular and foundational Buddhist meditation practices.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBreathing mindfulness meditation is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, believed to be key to the Buddha's own enlightenment. This powerful technique fosters a harmonious blend of awareness and tranquility, guiding practitioners towards profound meditative states and deeper wisdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSarah Shaw guides readers through the history and contemporary interpretations of breathing mindfulness in the Pali or Southern tradition of Buddhism. In this in-depth study, she examines: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ānāpānasati Sutta, the foundational Buddhist text on breathing mindfulness; \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe systematization of the practice through the commentarial texts like Vimuttimagga (The Path to Freedom) and Visuddhimagga (The Path of Purification); \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntriguing, lesser-known systems of esoteric Theravada breath meditation nearly lost to history; \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe integration of breath meditation into modern spiritual practices; \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of breath meditation to the insight meditation (vipassana) movement; \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the influence of breathing mindfulness across diverse spiritual paths. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShaw's exploration reveals the enduring legacy of this practice, from its ancient origins to its contemporary resurgence.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDR. SARAH SHAW is a faculty member and tutor at the University of Oxford and a visiting contemplative mentor at Brown University. She has taught and published numerous works on the history and practices of Buddhism, including \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Listening: A Guide to the Early Teachings of Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMindfulness: Where It Comes From and What It Means\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966778048813,"sku":"9781611807189","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/XxKOBQHJfc9781611807189.webp?v=1775538928","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/breathing-mindfulness-discovering-the-riches-at-the-heart-of-the-buddhist-path-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}