[ClapekDodki]

Yet breathing seems to be the foundation for all the teachings and types of Buddhism.

hi friend

it makes me very happy to read about how Buddhism has helped you so much

however, about the breathing, it does not form the foundation for all of the teachings and types of Buddhism

awareness of breathing is a very subtle practise and it is the result (rather than foundation) of applying the more subtle teachings of Buddhism, such as making the mind still by letting go of desires and judgements

in the Buddhist scriptures, we will find the Buddha did not teach awareness of breathing to all people

the Buddha generally only taught awareness of breathing to his monks & nuns and those that were very serious about higher training

to most people, the Buddha taught them to practise things such as generosity, gratitude, self-love, non-harming, good karma, trust in the infinite compassion & kindness of the Buddha, etc

again, it makes me very happy to hear about how Buddhism has helped you so much

i can only recommend you continue to practise the parts of Buddhism that have been proven to help you

warm regards

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