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Anapana Sati

by Li Weng
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Anapana Sati is a simple Buddhist meditation technique.

Put it in one sentence - it requires being mindful/aware of your natural incoming and outgoing breath.

Benefits:

-calms the mind
-improve focus
-recharges energy
#anapana #sati
  • Profile picture of the author GeorgettaSterling
    It is one of the few "self improvement" practices I do on a regular basis. It is one of the better ways I know to calm myself down when I am upset about something.

    That said, I find it quite challenging (requires significant concentration when done for more than a minute or so - at least for a chatter-brain like me).

    There is a great free book on Anapanasati by Buddhadasa (a Thai Buddhist monk). Google it and you will find it - I think the Theravada association still gives away free electronic copies (and very cheap paper copies). He gives good tips on deepening your practice of "chasing the breath."

    Best Regards, Georgetta
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  • Profile picture of the author linda.robe
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    I would like to add one old technique that derives from hindu believes, i.e. 'Kapalbharti' and 'Pranayam'. similar with 'Anapana Sati'.
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    • Profile picture of the author john07
      Originally Posted by linda.robe View Post

      I would like to add one old technique that derives from hindu believes, i.e. 'Kapalbharti' and 'Pranayam'. similar with 'Anapana Sati'.
      Are you a student of 'Baba Ramdev' ?
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