Mindfulness of Breathing

Mindfulness of Breathing is an eight-week, in-depth study of the sixteen steps of the Ānāpānasati-sutta as a way of combining tranquility and insight in a form of practice that aims to cultivate the awakening factors. As such, this program builds on the practice, particularly of the awakening factors, developed in the first program on Satipaṭṭhāna Meditation. 

This program will study the ten perceptions taught in the Girimānanda-sutta (AN 10.60), culminating in the sixteen steps of mindfulness of breathing. It is meant for experienced meditation practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding and practice. The emphasis throughout will be on what is practical and relevant to actual meditation practice.

Each week, participants will engage with recorded guided meditations and video lectures by Bhikkhu Anālayo, complete reading assignments from Mindfulness of Breathing: A Practice Guide, attend a 90-minute weekly group meeting, and contribute to a written online forum.

Detailed information for this program can be found on the program webpage.

Cancellation Policy:

Registration fees for all online programs are nonrefundable after the program start date. Cancellations prior to the program start date incur a $25 cancellation fee. Application-based and online path programs incur a $100 cancellation fee.

Online Schedule:

This program is hosted on Zoom and closed captions are available. You can check the time of the group sessions in your timezone here: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com. The schedule for this program (shown in US Eastern Time) is as follows:

This program is hosted on Zoom and closed captions are available. You can check the time of the group sessions in your timezone here: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com. The schedule of Zoom meetings for this program (shown in US Eastern Time) is as follows:

Between September 30 and October 5 (the first meeting is an Orientation call with BCBS staff) regular meetings begin week of October 5

Group A Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm Cynthia Davis

Group B Wednesdays 1:00-5:30 pm Walt Opie-RECOVERY

Group C Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 pm Stephanie Swann-RETURNERS

Group D Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 pm Rachel Lewis-RETURNERS

Group E Thursdays 1:00-2:30 pm Elizabeth Hernandez-Stomp-BIPOC

Group F Fridays 12:00-1:30 pm Elizabeth Hernandez-Stomp

Group G Fridays 1:00-2:30 pm Jan Rosamond and Sue Bennett

Group H Saturdays 7:00-8:30 am Dawn MacDonald

Group I Saturdays 9:30-11:00 am Robin Boudette

Group J Saturdays 10:00-11:30 pm Ye Teng Tan

Please note that sessions will not be recorded.