Three Principles of Peacemaking
This talk explores Bernie Glassman’s guiding principles for taking practice into daily life: not knowing, bearing witness and taking loving action. Recorded on September 6, 2008.
30 Huhti 202342min
Without Holding On
Michael guides a meditation on the breath, with an emphasis on letting go of grasping. Recorded on September 28, 2007.
23 Huhti 202324min
Only Fools Understand Yoga
In this talk Michael describes ujjayi breathing as a meditative practice, explains that the goal of yoga is not samadhi, and argues that “realization” automatically cycles back to the yamas—and demand...
16 Huhti 20231h 16min
Are Stiff People Less Awake?
Michael speaks about the eight limbs of Ashtanga and how to practice them. He argues for the importance of a sitting practice as well as asana. (Unfortunately the last half of this talk failed to reco...
9 Huhti 202320min
Best of Awake in the World: Not Being Possessive and the Gift of Fearlessness
This week we're revisiting a favourite Awake in the World podcast episode. Michael Stone gives a talk during the ethics course about the precept of Aparigraha, and using our imagination. Recorded at C...
2 Huhti 202351min
Vande Gurunam
In this talk inspired by “bowing to reality,” Michael covers impermanence, story-telling and his view of the three most common ways we try to deal with our dukkha. Recorded on September 21, 2007.
26 Maalis 20231h 28min
Let It Be
Michael talks about Patanjali, subject/object duality, and the meaning of nirodha. Recorded on September 29, 2007.
19 Maalis 202332min
Focus on the Calm Part of the Breath
A twenty-minute guided meditation on breath-centered mindfulness. Recorded on October 31, 2009.
12 Maalis 202322min
