Michael teaches the basics of Mahayana Buddhism, defines what a Bodhisattva is, and explains the…
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What is the Great Meaning?
Roshi Pat Enkyō O'Hara gives a morning dharma talk during a weekend retreat with Centre…
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Roshi Enkyo O’Hara on Zen Poetry
An incredible talk by Roshi Pat Enkyō O'Hara on Zen poetry and practice during her…
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Eight Stages of Practice, Part 5 – Appreciation
After surviving "the dry place", slowly our relationship transforms and appreciation arises. Appreciation leads to…
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Brahmacharya (Wise Use of Sexual Energy)
Michael teaches the in-person ethics course on the wise use of energy (brahmacharya) - encountering…
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Being With Others
Cathleen Hoskins, Psychotherapist/Philosopher, gives a lecture on the work of Martin Heidegger, philosophy, interconnectivity and…
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Eight Stages of Practice, Part 4 – The Dry Place
Michael begins talking about the reasons for bowing. Then he dives into what it's like…
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Not Stealing (Asteya)
Michael teaches the ethics course and discusses not-stealing, right after his computer is stolen at…
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Eight Stages of Practice, Part 3
Michael goes through detailed instructions on sitting meditation posture and talks about lineage. Then he…
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Eight Stages of Practice, Part 2
Drawing on Norman Fischer's essay Michael explores how the honeymoon period of practice comes to…
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