user19338: What is the difference between normal deep breathing that recommended by all western Doctors vs Buddhism Basic Meditation ?

user2282: Difference is one doesn't "force" his breathing in meditation to be long or short, deep or shallow. One's just "aware" of their in and out breaths. If it's a long one, s/he's aware that it's a long one; if it's short, s/he's aware that it's short. (ref: MN 118 )

19338: <p>What is the difference between normal deep breathing that recommended by all western Doctors vs Buddhism Basic Meditation ?</p>
 2282: <p>Difference is one doesn't &quot;force&quot; his breathing in meditation to be long or short, deep or shallow. One's just &quot;aware&quot; of their in and out breaths. If it's a long one, s/he's aware that it's a long one; if it's short, s/he's aware that it's short. (ref: <a href="https://suttacentral.net/mn118/en/bodhi?reference=none&amp;highlight=false" rel="nofollow noreferrer">MN 118</a> )</p>
