Most modern Vipassana traditions focus heavily on concentration, but they often skip a crucial instruction from the Buddha: “Tranquilizing the bodily formation.” In this exploration of the Satipatthana Sutta, we dive into the teachings of Bhante Vimalaramsi to uncover how a simple smile and the “Relax” step can break the chain of craving and lead to the immediate results promised in the original suttas.