In this podcast episode, Michael discusses the relationship between awareness and morality or mindfulness and…
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Awareness & Creative Energy (Brahmacharya)
In this podcast episode, Michael discusses the ethic of brahmacharya. Brahmacharya literally translated means to…
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Being Satisfied (Asteya)
In this podcast episode, Michael explores the ethic of not stealing (asteya). Dogen, a wonderful…
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Become Honesty (Satya)
In this podcast episode, Michael discusses the ethic of honesty (satya). In the practice of…
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Wisdom & Spontaneity
In this podcast episode, Michael discusses the relationship in our daily lives between form and…
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Generosity & Not Being Possessive
Michael interviews Simone Moir, Registered Psychotherapist, on the precept of aparigraha (non-greed) and the practice…
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Ahimsa (Non-harming)
Michael interviews Pat Smith, physician and abortion provider, on the precept of non-harming. Michael and…
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Fear, Whirlpools & Recalling the Past
The Buddha’s experience of absorption in the forest, and how he turned to the experience…
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I Saw You Fall, So I Helped (Portland)
Michael talks about what it means to be deeply involved in a life of care…
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Mindfulness & Social Action: Towards a Secular Spirituality
In this simple and profound lecture, Michael explores how the most radical thing that anyone…
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