16 exercises of mindful breathing

& how I use them to meditate

these 16 mindful breathing exercises were translated by Thich Nhat Hanh from the Buddha’s Anapanasati Sutra. When he discovered them as a young monk, he said it was like finding fresh spring water. he was happy reading scriptures and studying the Buddha’s teachings before. but discovering these exercises allowed him to practice mindfulness in every brea…