The Buddha’s instructions on Satipatthana meditation begin with a deep look into our own bodies. This can be a problematic beginning for many, especially in our culture with its emphasis on appearance, ethnicity, and race – not to mention the ways that “the body keeps the score” of traumas endured. Drawing on a talk by Chas DiCapua this week, Jackie guided our discussion of our experience of the roles of embodiment in a life of mindful awakeness.
You can listen to the talk here: https://dharmaseed.org/talks/86739/
