Guest Author - Samten Tsomo

Breathing meditation is one of the most common meditations practiced by Buddhist. Breathing meditation uses the ever-present breath to help you develop mindfulness in everyday life.

In breathing meditation, you become aware of your own breathing and surroundings; not focusing on any one thing but aware of all. Breathing meditation helps calm our minds. Some people mistakenly believe that thoughts are a bad thing. However, thoughts are neither good nor bad-they are just thoughts. When you find yourself thinking, label your thoughts as thoughts and let go. Having the realization that you are thinking is a step in the right direction. By realizing that you are thinking, you are becoming more aware of what your mind is doing. Dwelling on your thoughts makes no more sense than concerning yourself with the buzzing of a fly across the room. Both are present, accept them and move on.

Breathing meditation can be done anywhere you take a breath. By being completely aware of the present and not mentally dwelling on the unchangeable past, or a possible future that may never happen, a lot of our needless worries will vanish. Without the excess stress of worry, a more serene outlook on life can be achieved.

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