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The Body as a Vehicle of Awakening

With Kim Allen recorded on June 20, 2021.

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One of our best teachers is very close at hand. The body offers continual opportunities for healing and insight, both simple and profound. But what is the body? As we look more carefully, we find a rich universe of sensation that is intimately connected to the mind. In this session, we explore the body as a vehicle of Awakening.

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