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In reality, when we walk, these natural phenomena will also emerge—corporeality, sensations, the mind, and dhamma—exactly the same. The movement of the physical body is a natural phenomenon of corporeality. The impact of sensations—cold, hot, soft, hard, taut, heavy, light, painful, aching, numb, itchy—can they emerge throughout our body? Yes. The key is to know what the current phenomena at that point. We should have the mindfulness to contemplate the walking phenomenon. Whatever natural phenomena emerge, wilfully contemplate them clearly.
If practitioners can elevate their minds into an empty space; make the mind empty and unburdened without self; then, walk into that emptiness. Just contemplate the phenomenon of movement. There is no need to focus on the shape of the feet; no need to fear that the feet would vanish. They will always be there! But, what has vanished is our sense of self. It feels empty. We only need to contemplate the phenomenon of the movement: How they impact, then cease; impact, then cease. You can contemplate this phenomenon as you practice walking meditation. But, if you are still unclear, you can ask me later while relating your vipassana experience. Then, we can discuss what the key natural phenomena to contemplate are; what the more re ned points to focus on are.
Usually, when we practice vipassana, we should relate our vipassana experience. If we can relate the