Focusing on equanimity as a deep roundedness, Michael explores how to be balanced and creative…
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7 Factors Of Awakening (Pt.1)
Michael describes the basics of mindfulness practice as a practice of spaciousness, non-reactivity, and conduct…
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How Illness Deepens Us
Michael gives a talk in Wisconsin on the ways illness strengthens our heart. Dongshan was…
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Buddhas On Blades Of Grass
One 2nd day of retreat Michael talks on another Dongshan where he asks his students…
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Just This Is It
On retreat in Wisconsin Michael talks about a Zen story where a teacher describes his…
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How We Rescue Each Other
Michael begins with talking about finding simplicity in meditation practice; stepping back from the details…
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Master Ma Is Unwell (Part 2)
Rage, nonviolence, and embracing what’s unbearable. Michael begins by talking about embracing the limits of…
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Master Ma Is Unwell (Part 1)
A master is dying & a student asks him how he is feeling. Michael uses…
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Hatha Yoga (2)
Michael explains how kundalini, moksha and other Hatha Yoga terms are metaphors for awakening. He…
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Hatha Yoga (1)
During a 5-day intensive Michael explores key terms from a 15th century text on yoga…
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