A talk by Michael on how even the best meditators have old wounds that need…
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Best of Awake in the World: How To Meditate, Forgive, End Blame, And Stop Wounding Your Own Heart
In this special "Best of Awake in the World" episode, we explore why we struggle…
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Best of Awake in the World: When Thorns Grow in Our Practice
A talk and group exercise for working with thorns when they begin to grow on…
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Best of Awake in the World: Stabilizing Ourselves In The Digital Age
A public lecture about the effect of phones, the internet, and digital media on our…
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Best of Awake in the World: I Saw You Fall, So I Helped (Portland)
Michael explores what it truly means to live a life of deep care and openness—how…
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Best of Awake in the World: Moment To Moment Non-Stop Flow
Michael speaks about bowing, forms of practice, gratitude, extending meditation beyond the cushion, and appreciating…
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Best of Awake in the World: Letting Go of Expectations & Having the Last Word
Michael begins his teaching on concentration techniques by connecting attention with the body. He emphasizes…
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Best of Awake in the World: From Fear to Sympathy
Michael examines how to meet others who are in fear or anxiety, how to help…
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Best of Awake in the World: You Can’t Make A Person Into a Buddha
Michael explores practicing without an idea of gain, the Universal Self, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the…
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Ego & Essence: Cultivating Connection
Michael examines the fragile nature of the self while questioning how our egos—rooted in fear…
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