Michael examines the fragile nature of the self while questioning how our egos—rooted in fear…
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Knowing the Unknowable
In this talk on the Third Foundation of Mindfulness (from the Satipatthana Sutta), Michael covers…
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The Problem is the Wanting
Micheal explores the difficulty of being immersed in a culture of desire, our tendency to…
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A Culture of Awakening
In the face of our global environmental crisis Michael argues that it’s not enough to…
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The Three Characteristics
In this Awake in the World podcast episode, Michael speaks about the three characteristics: dukkha,…
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Basics of Buddhism, Part 2
Michael gives commentary on Buddhism and the Four Noble Truths in a series on the…
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Craving, Love & Reflections on Suicide
Drawing on the Buddha’s first teaching, Michael talks on craving to be someone, craving to…
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