Poetic Warriors and Spiritual Rings

Mindfulness and Shang Chi

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings holds a lot of wisdom that would be of interest to the contemplative student. Marvel’s commitment to transcendental meditation is showing up in beautiful ways in their storytelling. Those deep in their mindfulness study will find affinity with seeing the mystic potential in action. In contrast, the powerful, structured war machine throughout the movie is set against the mystical, nature-based, god realms. Shang Chi and his Sister are in the liminal space between their father’s thirst for power and…