A meditation program with Shaila Catherine
Topic — Mindfulness with Breath: 16 Easy to Follow Steps that Develop Concentration and Liberating Insight
The Buddha described mindfulness with breathing as a practice of joy. His teachings on mindfulness with breathing were preserved in The Anapanasati Sutta—a discourse that presents sixteen practical instructions that together map an accessible, joyful, comprehensive, and liberating approach to mindfulness.
This systematic structure is clearly described in the ancient texts, yet divergent interpretations have developed regarding how to put the instructions into practice. In this series, Shaila Catherine will offer her own interpretations of the 16-step sequence and provide snapshots of perspectives promoted by other widely respected dharma teachers. This in-depth consideration of the Anapanasati Sutta will demonstrate how meditation on breathing can deepen both concentration and insight, and lead efficiently to a direct experience of awakening.
- September 19, 2026 — Always Mindful with Breathing
- October 24 — Specific Phases of Breathing
- December 5 — Total Experience of Breathing
- January xx, 2027 — Calmness with Breathing
- February xx — Joy with Breathing
- March xx — Pleasure with Breathing
- April xx — Clarity with Breathing
- May xx — Harmony with Breathing
- June xx — Experiencing Your Own Mind with Breathing
- July xx — Gladdening Your Mind with Breathing
- August xx — Concentrating Your Mind with Breathing
- September xx — Liberating Your Mind with Breathing
- October xx — Insights into Impermanence with Breathing
- November xx — Disenchantment while Breathing
- December xx — Cessation while Breathing
- January xx, 2028 — Relinquishment while Breathing
Our half-day meditation programs nurture the development of mindfulness, concentration, and full awareness in activities. We teach classic Buddhist approaches that enhance attention skills, bring mindfulness to meet the everyday experiences, and cultivate deep calm and liberating wisdom.
The program will include sitting and walking meditation, and meditation instructions. There may be opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This half-day program is appropriate for new and experienced meditators.
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