Buddhist teachings

15 September 2026 · 8 min read

Mindfulness of breathing: the first steps

If your mind feels like a room with ten radios playing at once, you haven't failed at meditating. The breath isn't a test. If it's short and tight today, let it be short and tight. Meet yourself exactly where you are, with the patience you'd offer a tired child.

An empty meditation cushion in a quiet sunlit room

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