Bodhgaya, Feb. 1 -- The Buddha's teachings (or Buddha Dhamma) emphasize the deep interconnection between body and mind, both as a source of suffering and as a path to liberation. In Buddhist spirituality, the body is not viewed as something to be rejected, but rather as a vessel for mindfulness and insight. The practice of mindfulness (sati) plays a crucial role in harmonizing body and mind.

Running, when approached with mindfulness, aligns deeply with the Buddha Dhamma's teachings on the body and mind. In running, one becomes acutely aware of bodily sensations--breath, heartbeat, muscle movement, and fatigue--mirroring the Buddha's emphasis on mindfulness of the body (kayanupassana). Simultaneously, the mind is engaged in observing thou...