dharma talk - Michael Stone

Best of Awake in the World: I had to Stop Reading

In this talk, Michael explores anatta (not-self) and emptiness as lived practices rather than abstract…

Using the metaphor of time travel, Michael explores the inner journey described by the 5th,…

Michael talks about Zen Case 55 from the Blue Cliff Record — “Tao Wu’s Condolence…

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings for transforming what’s unpleasant, letting go of grasping, and the 3 treasures…

Michael continues his month-long discussion about masks and how they shouldn't stick to your face.…

Michael tells the story of Angulimala, a murderer who met the Buddha and changed his…

Michael talks on another Dongshan where he asks his students if they can go to…

Learning how to be present with an un-agitated heart. Meditation teaches us to be wiser…

Michael introduces Case 12 of the Mumonkon, "The Master". He ties waking up with social…

In this Best of episode Michael describes how the Buddha met fear, mapping out how…