[preachadaq]

The Satipatthana Sutta explains all four foundations of mindfulness, the breath (not anapansati specifically) is only mentioned in connection with mindfulness of the body. Of course it’s an important gateway sure, a good friend along the way no doubt.

Sure it’s not uncommon for people to not appreciate the progression laid out in the anapanasati sutta but that doesn’t warrant equating it with the purpose and foundational teaching of the Buddhadamma.

hi G

i can only reply by recommending to actually read the Anapanasati Sutta. it represents the foundational teachings of Buddhadhamma because all insight is contained within the sixteen stages. study, practise & realisation is the individual responsibility of each buddhist

with metta