Michael talks about Zen Case 55 from the Blue Cliff Record — “Tao Wu’s Condolence…
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Best of Awake in the World: I’ve Stopped: Can You?
Michael tells the story of Angulimala, a murderer who met the Buddha and changed his…
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Best of Awake in the World: Buddhas On Blades Of Grass
Michael talks on another Dongshan where he asks his students if they can go to…
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Best of Awake in the World: I Saw You Fall, So I Helped (Portland)
Michael explores what it truly means to live a life of deep care and openness—how…
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Best of Awake in the World: Moment To Moment Non-Stop Flow
Michael speaks about bowing, forms of practice, gratitude, extending meditation beyond the cushion, and appreciating…
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Best of Awake in the World: You Can’t Make A Person Into a Buddha
Michael explores practicing without an idea of gain, the Universal Self, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the…
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Ego & Essence: Cultivating Connection
Michael examines the fragile nature of the self while questioning how our egos—rooted in fear…
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The Paradoxes of Commitment and the Human Experience
In this episode, Michael examines the struggle between our intentions and the distractions that often…
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25 Minute Guided Ashtanga Meditation
Michael leads a 25-minute guided meditation class that begins with the beautiful chanting of the…
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Exploring Samadhi (Part 2)
In the second half of our exploration into Chapter 4 of the Yoga Sutra, Michael…
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