Anapanasati: Mindfulness with Breathing in the Theravada Tradition

The book presents the lectures of the venerable Ajahn Buddhadasa, delivered by him to Western students on meditation courses at the Thai monastery Suan Mokkh. In these lectures he explains in detail the meditative technique of mindful observation of breathing (anapanasati). By practicing anapanasati, we develop the strength of our mental abilities and spiritual qualities, leading us to the realization of the highest human potential—enlightenment.