Put Down Your Load
In this Awake in the World podcast Michael focuses on dukkha: how we create it both individually and collectively, and how we can be more skilful in managing it. Recorded on January 21, 2008.
10 Touko 202133min
Hold and Release
In this Awake in the World podcast Michael teaches about equanimity (upeksha) and how it relates to creativity, art, practice and anger. Recorded on Februrary 16, 2010.
2 Touko 202142min
Nothing is Hidden
In this Awake in the World podcast Michael explores the human desire to create and cling to transcendental narratives at the expense of our lived reality. He asks if we can practice in a way that is d...
26 Huhti 20211h 31min
The Good Enough Meditator
In this Awake in the World podcast Michael highlights the hindrances to practice described in line 30 of the Yoga Sutras and then offers some techniques to work with them. Recorded on February 9, 20...
18 Huhti 202147min
Hope Lives in the Means, Not the End
In this Awake in the World podcast Michael begins with a passage by Wendell Berry regarding the importance of process. He applies this idea to mindfulness practice and suggests that we tune in to the ...
11 Huhti 202138min
Great Bewilderment, Great Awakening
In this Awake in the World podcast episode Michael describes the value of uncertainty and its role in helping us gain insight into the part of our mind that creates suffering. Recorded on February 1,...
4 Huhti 202122min
Best of Awake in the World: Guided Meditation (40 min.)
This week we're revisiting a favourite Awake in the World podcast episode. In this guided meditation by Michael Stone, the focus is on the tongue, palette, position of fingers, and subtle physical tri...
28 Maalis 202144min
Where’s My Treasure House?
In this Awake in the World podcast Michael relates the story of Daiju and Baso from the Gateless Gate (21) and explores the treasure of trusting yourself. Recorded on December 31, 2009.
19 Maalis 202134min
