Michael also reflects on the profound reality of human suffering, pointing out how the existence…
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Gladness of the Heart
In this Awake in the World podcast guest teacher Norman Feldman explores metta practice and…
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I Saw You Fall, So I Helped (Portland)
Michael talks about what it means to be deeply involved in a life of care…
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Gratitude in Jewish and Buddhist Practice
Michael and Rabbi Miriam Margles co-teach a popular retreat integrating Jewish and Buddhist practice. Michael…
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Lotus Sutra, Part 5: Upaya & The Parable of the Burning House
Michael begins by discussing death and Japan's earthquake. Using the image of the burning house…
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My Body is My Teacher Now
How to not leave your body, even when it feels untrustworthy. We can always turn…
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Don’t Get Stuck on Peace, See Everything as A Dream
A lively discussion on meditation and the Tibetan Lojong Practices for Training in Compassion. Recorded…
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Not Giving Up On Ourselves & Fully Inhabiting Our Lives
What’s happening right now in our lives can be the raw material that shows us…
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Superhero Practice: Balanced Energy, Improvisation, and The Vow to Serve Others
A ship is safe in the harbour, but that’s not what ships are built to…
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What Do You Do When People Fall Down?
Using a Zen koan about the Pang family, Michael talks about wholehearted activity, compassion, and…
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