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Mindfulness & Social Action
A transcribed talk given by Michael designed into a beautiful booklet. Michael described this talk as a manifesto for how to talk about spirituality in a post-metaphysical age, used a PowerPoint presentation (the slides are included in the e-book) and said it linked together some of his clearest ideas of the time.
This is a large collection of Michael’s talks that have been transcribed by community members (including a few French and Spanish translations), as well as interviews and articles both with and by Michael. There is also a beautiful, downloadable e-book designed and produced by students.
Out of all of the texts these three are the most popular:
Books that Michael wrote, edited, or contributed to are on the Books page.
Heart Sutra: Give Yourself a Break (eBook)
In the fourth talk, Michael continues to unpack the Heart Sutra, discussing self-liberation, three kinds of burnout, thoughts without a thinker, and more. He shares the poem Bluebird by Charles Bukowski.
Heart Sutra: Vacuum Cleaner (eBook)
In this talk, Michael discusses how life is imperfect, how the Buddha was enlightened and had problems, and that our job is to engage the circumstances of our life.
Heart Sutra: Why Other People Suck (eBook)
Here is the second installment of Michael’s Heart Sutra series transcribed, edited, and designed into a booklet. You can listen along here. In this talk, Michael explains that engaging in the practice of emptiness means working on a physical, psychological,
Mindfulness & Social Action (e-Book)
This talk was given by Michael in Vancouver on January 28, 2015. He described it as a manifesto for how to talk about spirituality in a post-metaphysical age, used a PowerPoint presentation (the slides are included in the e-book) and
Forever Jung (eBook)
A collection of notes on/transcripts of Michael’s dharma talk series on Carl Jung and meditation practice that we’ve designed into a beautiful booklet titled, Forever Jung.
Intimacy, Transmission & Awakening: The Ten Ox-Herding Pictures (eBook)
Michael gave a series of dharma talks on the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures during a silent meditation retreat in the summer of 2015. These profound talks range from Buddhist philosophy, Zen koans, psychological insights, references to Allen Ginsberg, and personal stories
Happiness: An Essay (eBook)
In 2016, Michael collaborated with designer Robin Yolanda Lamarr to create this beautiful e-book using his essay on happiness as a gift to the sangha. Today, we’re sharing it with our patrons as a thank you for your continued support.
Heart Sutra: Seeing the Background (eBook)
One of Michael’s more listened-to series of dharma talks is on the Heart Sutra. These six talks were recorded during his 12-day intensive at Centre of Gravity in 2012. Over the span of six months, we’ll be transcribing, editing, and
Listen Beyond
If Michael were to live in this late COVID-19, climate critical moment, he’d have a lot to say. He also would have slowed down and listened. The incredible cultural shifts of the last few years would have taught him so
Take Care of the Fabric
When things rupture, the mind can do two things. It can grasp, or release. Both are healthy nervous system responses. We can work with both. In stillness, the vitality animating us is right there, expressing itself moment to moment. Even
Reflecting on the second anniversary of Michael’s death
I’ve struggled to write this letter. This year, on the second anniversary of Michael’s death, I haven’t had so many words.
Preview The World Comes to You
These concise, pointed essays by dharma and yoga teacher Michael Stone offer essential wisdom on living the yoga and Buddhist paths in the midst of everyday life and in a world full of challenges.
Support the Library
The Community Library will continue as long as we have supporters. The more support we have, the more we can ensure that the teachings Michael left behind can be available for free to anyone in the world.