'Breathing brings the secret joy of meditation to you. You become joyful, fresh
and tolerant and everyone around you will benefit.' The Sutra on the Full Awaren
ess of Breathing is one of the three most essential teachings of the Buddha. In
Breathe! You Are Alive, scholar, poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh unfolds thi
s core teaching, showing how to apply it to everyday life.
He explains the me
thods of conscious breathing that are presented in the sutra and offers exercise
s for practicing those methods today. Moreover, his engaging commentary shows th
e profound nourishment that can be available to us when we slow down and get in
touch with our breathing. Breathe! You Are Alive shows how we all begin to take
in peace and happiness with each and every breath.
