In this Best of Awake in the World episode Michael explores the difference between mindfulness…
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Best of Awake in the World: Tell Me, Who Is That Other?
In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode based on a koan (Case…
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Best of Awake in the World: The World is its Own Mantra
Michael explores the magic mantra that concludes the Heart Sutra, one of the most famous…
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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…
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Best of Awake in the World: The Self Has No Self What to do with the Ego
Using the metaphor of time travel, Michael explores the inner journey described by the 5th,…
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Best of Awake in the World: I Can’t Say, I Can’t Say
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: Turning Things Around
Tibetan Buddhist Teachings for transforming what’s unpleasant, letting go of grasping, and the 3 treasures…
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Best of Awake in the World: Who Am I If Not This Mask?
Michael continues his month-long discussion about masks and how they shouldn't stick to your face.…
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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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