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Craving, Addiction & Reactivity
In this talk Michael focuses on samskaras or the psychological grooves formed of habituated behaviour how those contribute to addiction and how spiritual practice can free us from both
Working with Reactivity (Part2)
In this talk Michael focuses on the cycle of samsara as a model to understand the psychology of human experience relationship and behaviour
Working with Reactivity (Part 1)
In this talk Michael focuses on the cycle of samsara as a model to understand the psychology of human experience relationship and behaviour
Consciousness & Interdependence (Part 2)
In this talk Michael continues to explore the Buddhist and Yogic perceptions of consciousness as well as how the mind and senses function to form a sense of self These talks are part of a series on the psychology of
Consciousness & Interdependence (Part 1)
In this talk Michael explores the Buddhist and Yogic perceptions of consciousness as well as how the mind and senses function to form a sense of self These talks are part of a series on the psychology of yoga and
Mindfulness & Intimacy (Part 2)
In this talk Michael continues to present his approach to spiritual practice with grounded psychological insight into key practices of both the yogic and Buddhist traditions These talks are part of a series on the psychology of yoga and Buddhism
Mindfulness & Intimacy (Part 1)
In this talk Michael presents his approach to spiritual practice with grounded psychological insight into key practices of both the yogic and Buddhist traditions These talks are part of a series on the psychology of yoga and Buddhism and were
Best of Awake in the World: In that Lump of Flesh and Bones
This week we 8217 re revisiting a favourite Awake in the World podcast episode In this talk Michael argues that yoga and mindfulness are best practiced via the body versus striving for the attainment of philosophical or intellectual concepts He
Best of Awake in the World: Do People These Days Need Enlightenment?
This week we 8217 re revisiting a favourite Awake in the World podcast episode In this talk Michael considers the final lines of the first pada of the Yoga Sutra through the lens of a Buddhist koan Case 62 of
The Form is Hugging You
Michael gives a talk about the importance of form and the importance of not becoming caught by form and how this insight expands out to allow spontaneity creativity and freedom to be whatever you need to be moment by moment
Nest Building
In this talk on awareness Michael uses the metaphor of a nest to describe our accumulation of narratives memories and viewpoints and argues that non attachment vairagya is crucial and viewpoint interruption is a practice in itself
Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose
Michael leads a thirty minute meditation focusing on the finer points of the posture form and explains how physiological details and psychological states affect one another
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.