The Wisdom of the Breath

Three Guided Meditations for Calming the Mind and Cultivating Insight

By: Bodhipaksa

Narrated by: Bodhipaksa

The answers to the most profound spiritual questions lie within us - but how do we gain access to our deepest wisdom? "Breathing is the gateway to insight," reveals Scottish-born teacher Bodhipaksa, "and meditation gives us the key."

In The Wisdom of the Breath, this master teacher guides listeners through breath-centered meditations for opening to the inner core of spiritual awareness we all possess.

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Ever refreshing, ever centering

Beautifully imagined, written and read by the author. It's a go to on my shelf and even though I usually don't revisit material I can use this audio over and over again without getting bored or uninterested. I am also shy of material that preaches or is religious in any way, and I find Bodhipaksa is able to share wisdom without proselytizing.

Although he recommends a seated posture, I often use the meditations to help me rest after a busy day/week or particularly stressful event. If only I knew how to disable the "We hope you have enjoyed this audiobook" I could really launch into deep sleep from a tranquil and centered place. :) Sure, it's off label, but in a world of distress, I'll use any helpful tool provided.

Greg R

Very good, calming. I have listened to this audible book many times. I am sure I will listen to it many more times.

Excellent narration, deep wisdom

The answers to the most profound spiritual questions lie within us;but how do we gain access to our deepest wisdom?

Breathing is a gateway to insight, reveals Scottish-born teacher Bodhipaksa;and meditation gives us the key.

On The Wisdom of Your Breath, this master teacher guides listeners through breath-centered meditations for opening to the inner core of spiritual awareness we all possess. With these three essential practices, he reveals how the breath can help you:

* Let go of the past and future, and rest in pure presence

* Dissolve the sense of separateness to experience oneness with the world around you

* Embrace the essential impermanence of all life with serenity and joy

* Tap into your own natural wisdom by exploring the breath as a metaphor for living

Whether you're experimenting with meditation for the first time or have been practicing for years, focusing on the breath is a vital technique for realizing inner peace and clarity. Join this accessible and knowledgeable teacher for three invaluable practices to nourish your spiritual growth with The Wisdom of the Breath.

Good but not his best

Bodhipaksa's performances on mindfulness meditation sessions are always exceptional. What I personally did not like about this one was that there was that a good portion of the session was dedicated to telling his story of how he came to Buddhism. I guess it is more of a problem with the title which is somewhat inaccurate in its reflection of the actual content.

Just Awful

What would have made The Wisdom of the Breath better?

I would not recomend this book to anyone. I thought I was buying 2 hours of guided meditations...but this author rambles on and on and on for over an hour before you even get to the first meditation. In addition to that, I found his voice to....soft....which made it difficult for me to listen too. I would suggest to anybody who is considering purchasing this recording that you listen to the sample first.