In this episode, Michael explores the intersection of mindfulness and situational ethics, unpacking how awareness…
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Consent, Connection & Ethics: A Modern Guide to Brahmacharya with Jessy Wollen
In this week's episode, we continue our deep dive into The Five Ethics with a…
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Best of Awake in the World: Satya (Become Honesty)
In this week’s Best Of episode, Michael reflects on satya, the practice of honesty. Satya…
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Best of Awake in the World: Ahimsa (Non-harming)
Michael sits down with physician and abortion provider Pat Smith for a thoughtful conversation on…
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How Do You Be Interconnectedness?
In this week’s episode, we explore a deceptively simple question: How do you be interconnectedness?…
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Best of Awake in the World: Awareness & Morality
In this Best of episode, Michael discusses the relationship between awareness and morality or mindfulness…
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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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Best of Awake in the World: Lotus Sutra 9: What Ideas Do We Have Lying Around?
In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode Michael talks about Milton Friedman,…
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Lotus Sutra, Part 8: The Phantom City
Michael talks about the precepts ceremony, the illusion of time, decay, and the way we…
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Three Principles of Peacemaking
This talk explores Bernie Glassman’s guiding principles for taking practice into daily life: not knowing,…
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