The article begins with a biographical sketch of Machik Labdrön (ma gcig lab sgron), and then explains the main aspects of the Buddhist practice, gcod or bdud kyi gchod yul, of which she is generally considered to be the founder. The practice of gcod, which means "severance" or "cutting," involves visualizing offering one's own body as a feast to all beings. (Ben Deitle 2006-01-25)