{"product_id":"breathing-mindfulness-sarah-shaw-9781611807189","title":"Breathing Mindfulness: Discovering the Riches at the Heart of the Buddhist Path","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the life-changing practice of mindfulness of the breath--one of the most popular and foundational meditation practices\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBreathing mindfulness meditation, hailed by the Buddha as \"sublime,\" is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, believed to be key to his own enlightenment. This powerful technique fosters a harmonious blend of awareness and tranquility, guiding practitioners towards profound meditative states and deeper wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e Sarah Shaw presents the evolution and significance of breathing mindfulness within the Pali Buddhist tradition. She examines: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ānāpānasati Sutta, the essential Buddhist scripture on breathing mindfulness;\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);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntriguing, lesser-known systems of esoteric Theravada breath meditation nearly lost to history;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe integration of breath meditation into modern spiritual practices;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of breath meditation to the insight meditation (vipassana) movement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the influence of breathing mindfulness across diverse spiritual paths.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Shaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1611807182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781611807189\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Sarah Shaw","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46293143027967,"sku":"9781611807189","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_037f90f9-0cf3-4ebb-bae5-b95b442a131f.jpg?v=1730212252","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/breathing-mindfulness-sarah-shaw-9781611807189","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}