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taken from http://www.mindfulnessbell.org/wp/tag/thich-nhat-hanh/ The Sutra on Mindful Breathing This is what I have heard at a time when the Buddha was residing in the Jeta Grove in the town of Sravasti. On that day, the World-Honored One told the Bhikshus: “Dear friends, let us enjoy the practice of Mindful Breathing. If a Bhikshu knows how to skillfully practice Mindful Breathing, and does so consistently, he will find his body and mind peaceful; he will acquire positive investigations and reflections; his mind will be calm and pure; and he will have perceptions leading to Wisdom and be able to bring his practice to completion. “This is how a bhikshu should proceed: “Whether the bhikshu lives in a village or in a town, in the morning he puts on his sanghati, holds his begging bowl, and goes into town for alms round. While doing so, he knows how to protect his body and his six senses, his mind skillfully focused on whatever is present. After the alms round, he retu...