{"podcast":{"title":"The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard","slug":"the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550","podcast_index_feed_id":7622550,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/693ebc1df3a6f9e20ac00b64","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/693ebc1df3a6f9e20ac00b64/1768228963935-3ffa2910-3b9e-4cb3-aae1-624d46da23e4.jpeg","author":"Cutdown Studios and Brother Richard","episode_count":207,"summary":"The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard is a short daily podcast offering stillness, clarity and spiritual grounding - a moment of calm in a busy, noisy world. Hosted by Brother Richard, a Capuchin Franciscan friar and meditation teacher, each episode draws on the Christian monastic contemplative tradition, one of the oldest continuous meditative practice in the world. With warmth, simplicity and deep humanity, Brother Richard offers reflections and guided meditations shaped for modern life. These meditations are open to people of all faiths, and to those with none. No belief is required - only a few quiet minutes and a willingness to pause, breathe and be present, whether taking a pause during the day or winding down before sleep. Brother Richard belongs to the Capuchin community in Dublin, Ireland, where a life of prayer and meditation has been practiced every day for over 400 years. This podcast carries that living tradition forward, translating ancient wisdom into a form that speaks to contemporary experience. To find out more about the Capuchins’ work visit: https://capuchindaycentre.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T16:20:56.882418+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550"},"episode":{"title":"Bone Breathing Meditation: Deepening Inner Awareness","slug":"bone-breathing-meditation-deepening-inner-awareness","published_at":"2026-07-18T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550/bone-breathing-meditation-deepening-inner-awareness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard/episodes/bone-breathing-meditation-deepening-inner-awareness","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/693ebc1df3a6f9e20ac00b64/e/6a5b3f867a878a3380b8f494/media.mp3","summary":"In this guided Christian meditation, Brother Richard introduces the ancient contemplative practice of bone breathing —a powerful visualisation that deepens awareness of the body, the breath and the present moment. Beginning with gentle breath awareness, this meditation gradually draws your attention inward to the living structure of your skeleton, inviting you to imagine each breath moving through your bones, filling them with light, peace and healing. This practice cultivates a profound sense of embodiment, helping you relax deeply while becoming more aware of the extraordinary gift of your physical being. Whether you're seeking relief from stress and anxiety, looking to reconnect with your body through mindful awareness, or hoping to deepen your Christian meditation practice, this meditation offers a peaceful way to cultivate stillness, gratitude and the awareness of God's presence. Perfect for daily Christian meditation, contemplative prayer, relaxation, preparing for restful sleep, or simply returning to the peace of the present moment. Chapters  00:00 – Introduction: The practice of bone breathing 00:43 – Opening bell 01:00 – Settling into meditation 02:42 – Resting in the breath 04:30 – Becoming aware of the skeleton 06:41 – Breathing between the bones 08:19 – Filling the bones with light 10:06 – Returning to the whole body 10:41 – Resolution for the day 10:56 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this guided Christian meditation, Brother Richard introduces the ancient contemplative practice of bone breathing —a powerful visualisation that deepen…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":684,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550/episodes/bone-breathing-meditation-deepening-inner-awareness/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550/bone-breathing-meditation-deepening-inner-awareness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}