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Lotus Sutra, Part 8: The Phantom City
Michael talks about the precepts ceremony, the illusion of time, decay, and the way we set up goals for ourselves, like phantom cities, only to be shocked when we realize that they’re not as real as we once thought. How
Best of Awake in the World: Lotus Sutra, Part 7: Time in the Lotus Sutra
In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode Michael asks some important questions. How many kalpas, ages, eons, did the Buddha sit still before he could wake up? Why did it take so long? It takes a while
Best of Awake in the World: Lotus Sutra, Part 6: The Parable of the Prodigal Son
In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode Michael uses the parable of a son who leaves his father and 50 years later the father finds ways of healing the son’s low self-esteem. You don’t have to be
Best of Awake in the World: Lotus Sutra, Part 5: Upaya & The Parable of the Burning House
In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode Michael begins by discussing death and Japan’s earthquake. Using the image of the burning house and a father trying to save his children, he teaches how we need to leave
Best of Awake in the World: Lotus Sutra, Part 4 (Q & A)
This Best of Awake in the World podcast episode is a Question and answer period with Michael after Lotus Sutra, Part 4 talk. None of the teachings are true! Even the ones about your own life. Part 2 of 2.
Best of Awake in the World: Lotus Sutra, Part 4
Michael talks about Fukushima, Japan, and Libya in this Best of Awake in the World podcast, and how lucky we are to practice in a place that is safe. How Mahayana Buddhism developed after the death of the Buddha with
Best of Awake in the World: Lotus Sutra, Part 3 – Upaya: Skill and Wisdom
In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode, Michael teaches that it’s not enough that our intentions are clear, our actions need to make a difference. Being a Bodhisattva means serving all beings including one’s self, yet this
Lotus Sutra, Part 2
Guess what? After a deep-dive into our archives, we’ve unearthed some hidden gems! Most of the long-lost episodes of the 2011 Lotus Sutra collection are now found.
In this Awake in the World podcast episode, Michael introduces the first section
Best of Awake in the World: The Way Seeking Heart
As we approach the end of the year We will be sharing talks from Michael’s New Year’s Silent Retreats. In this episode, Michael offers an introduction to the five day silent New Year’s Retreat. Michael talks about what can show
Best of Awake in the World: Reverence
As we approach the end of the year we will be sharing talks from Michael’s New Year’s Silent Retreats. In this episode, Michael gives a talk on depression, mental health, the negativity bias in the brain, and how we can
Best of Awake in the World: Learn How to Stop Breaking Things
As we approach the end of the year we will be sharing talks from Michael’s New Year’s Silent Retreats. In this episode, Michael gives a talk on Dogen and how to practice meditation without memory and imagination. Learn to step
Compassion And Equanimity
In this talk, Michael summarizes his teachings and introduces a key passage on dealing with obstacles to practice from the Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali.
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.