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Being Satisfied (Asteya)
In this podcast episode, Michael explores the ethic of not stealing (asteya). Dogen, a wonderful Zen master, translates it this way: “The self and things of the world are just as they are. The gate of freedom is open.” This
Become Honesty (Satya)
In this podcast episode, Michael discusses the ethic of honesty (satya). In the practice of satya, we become honesty, it arises out of the real-time situations of our loves and livings. The deepest value of practice comes through our commitment
Wisdom & Spontaneity
In this podcast episode, Michael discusses the relationship in our daily lives between form and formlessness. Wisdom is not separate from who we are. It’s like beads rolling on a tray: sudden, ready, uninhibited.
Generosity & Not Being Possessive
Michael interviews Simone Moir, Registered Psychotherapist, on the precept of aparigraha (non-greed) and the practice of generosity. They discuss what comes up around possessiveness, addiction and obsession, embracing impermanence, the importance of relationship and knowing the importance of boundaries.
Ahimsa (Non-harming)
Michael interviews Pat Smith, physician and abortion provider, on the precept of non-harming. Michael and Pat discuss ethics versus political ideologies, the relationships between how we are in the world, our belief system, and our values, and the influences of
Fear, Whirlpools & Recalling the Past
The Buddha’s experience of absorption in the forest, and how he turned to the experience of pleasure in his body to stabilize during anxiety and dread.
I Saw You Fall, So I Helped (Portland)
Michael talks about what it means to be deeply involved in a life of care and openness; that you don’t need a badge. This lecture is about offering our Bodhisattva spirit to others, no matter what. It’s about making a
Mindfulness & Social Action: Towards a Secular Spirituality
In this simple and profound lecture, Michael explores how the most radical thing that anyone can do is tell the stories that are not being told. He links together contemporary issues like climate change, economic inequality, and the atrophy of
Nobody’s Life Is Just Their Own
A conversation between Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Shoken Michael Stone.
How Yoga Comes To Life
Michael discusses how meditative practice is about dropping our stories in order to become more engaged in our lives, cities, families, communities, and politics. Paying attention is really powerful.
The Three Characteristics
In this Awake in the World podcast episode, Michael speaks about the three characteristics: dukkha, impermanence, and emptiness.
How the Occupy Movement Can Deal With Conflict
Michael speaks at Occupy Vancouver on November 6, 2011. “We are failing in our culture from a lack of imagination. And what we’re achieving here is space for imagination.” Originally shot by Ian MacKenzie and watch the post-speech piece Love
About the Community Library
Michael was a great archivist and the Community Library was—and continues to be—a labour of love. Everything in the Community Library is available for free. Anyone, anywhere can have instant access to material that will help them deepen their practice and contribute to a culture of compassion and collaboration.
Libraries are places where we gather alone together. They are known to be places of refuge for seekers, as well as those who are marginalized. This library is no different. It helps us nourish our beautiful, international community without walls. Now, it will also help keep Michael’s legacy alive.