Though distinct, our body and mind share the ultimate characteristics of all conditioned phenomena, being impermanent, imperfect and impersonal.  Nor do they have any solid core or trace of any 'self'. This is key to freeing ourselves from identifying with body or mind as what we truly are. So we investigate further to understand, purify and protect the mind. Virtue is our moral shield from harmful, unskillful states. Sustained awareness and inner listening nurture stillness, peace, and wisdom. We are on track to enter the gates to the Deathless. Insight Meditation Society Retreat, May 6, 2013