Below are some readings centered on different aspects of breath practice that we will be discussing as the course moves forward. Please feel free to read around and study what draws you. Some of these texts will be discussed or alluded to in the videos (I’ve indicate when in parenthesis), and others will not be referenced directly.

Enjoy the study!



Jiryu Buddhadharma Journal Article on Breath Practice (offers an overview of much of what this course covers)

Partial Bibliography (for your own further reading and study)

Suzuki Roshi on Breath (referenced throughout course)

Anapanasati Sutta (Week 1 & 2)

• Anapanasati Sutta.pdf
• Ajahn Thanissaro - Steps of Breath Meditation
• Ajahn Pasanno on Anapanasati

Zhiyi Six Gates to the Sublime (Week 3, 4, and 5)

• Introduction
• Six Gates Chapters 1-2

Meditation Map (Week 5)

• Meditation Map Diagram
• Meditation Map Full Article

Dogen and Keizan on Breath (Week 6)

Definitions of Shikantaza (Week 6)

Rinzai Zen Approaches to Breath

• Koyu Osaka, Breathing in Zazen
• Manan on Breath
• Sekida on Breathing
• Shodo Harada on Breathing