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Anapana Meditation App for Young People

This is the official Anapana meditation app by Dhamma.org created for young people who have taken at least one Anapana course as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. It is a simple app provided to assist them in maintaining a daily Anapana meditation practice of 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evening.

Anapana Meditation

Anapana meditation is awareness of the natural breath to concentrate and calm the mind. Along with practicing Sila - the 5 precepts, a code of morality, it is the preliminary practice before learning Vipassana meditation, the principal meditation technique taught by the Buddha.

Courses

Anapana courses are offered to young people worldwide. They are organized and conducted by experienced and trained Teachers. There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from individuals who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits, wish to offer others the same opportunity.

Locations

Courses are conducted at numerous Vipassana centers and non-center course locations around the world. Use this app to find courses offered near you.

Old Students

Young people who have completed an Anapana course in this tradition are considered old students of Anapana. This app is designed for those who have learned Anapana on a course and desire to use it to maintain a daily practice.

New Students

If a young person has not yet taken an Anapana course and wishes to learn Anapana, this app can be utilized to find a course closest to them.

Features of this App

• Practice 10 minutes of Anapana meditation while listening to recorded instructions in your language
• Practice 10 minutes of silent Anapana meditation with a gong timer (if you know the instructions well)
• Read about how to properly practice Anapana
• Read about how to practice Metta - meditation of loving-kindness - following your Anapana session
• Read about the 5 precepts as a foundation for meditation
• Read about the benefits of practicing Anapana alongside the 5 precepts
• Search for courses near you or worldwide
• Watch videos about Anapana meditation courses
• Access the International Anapana Website tailored for young people.