In this podcast episode, Michael explores the ethic of not stealing (asteya). Dogen, a wonderful…
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Become Honesty (Satya)
In this podcast episode, Michael discusses the ethic of honesty (satya). In the practice of…
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Generosity & Not Being Possessive
Michael interviews Simone Moir, Registered Psychotherapist, on the precept of aparigraha (non-greed) and the practice…
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Ahimsa (Non-harming)
Michael interviews Pat Smith, physician and abortion provider, on the precept of non-harming. Michael and…
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The Three Levels of Ethics: Literal, Compassionate, Koan
Recorded on April 7, 2011, on one of the last days of the 6-month ethics course.…
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Not Being Possessive and the Gift of Fearlessness
Michael gives a talk during the in-person ethics course about the precept of aparigraha and using…
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Brahmacharya (Wise Use of Sexual Energy)
Michael teaches the in-person ethics course on the wise use of energy (brahmacharya) - encountering…
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Not Stealing (Asteya)
Michael teaches the ethics course and discusses not-stealing, right after his computer is stolen at…
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Ethics, Day 2
Michael: I wanted to talk about the first aspect of the first precept we’re exploring.…
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Your Life Is A Wide Open Field: Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutra (in French translation)
Michael translates Patanjali’s teachings on ethics, posture, steadiness, and not holding onto anything. He also…
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