Awake in the World Podcast

As we approach the end of the year we will be sharing talks from Michael’s New Year’s Silent Retreats. In this episode, Michael gives a talk on Dogen and how to practice meditation without memory and ...

10 Dec 202337min

In this talk, Michael summarizes his teachings and introduces a key passage on dealing with obstacles to practice from the Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali. These talks are part of a series on the psychology ...

3 Dec 202354min

In this talk, Michael explains the last two steps of the SAIN method and reintroduces the 3 Characteristics as part of the process of investigation and non- identification. These talks are part of a ...

27 Nov 202344min

In this talk, Michael introduces the acronym SAIN as a method for applying mindfulness techniques to our daily lives in order to help free us from our addictive and unskillful behaviour. These talks ...

17 Nov 202350min

In this talk, Michael shares a video of Richie Davidson presenting his research on addiction, adolescence and delaying gratification to the Dalai Lama. These talks are part of a series on the psychol...

12 Nov 202354min

In this talk, Michael focuses on samskaras or the psychological grooves formed of habituated behaviour, how those contribute to addiction and how spiritual practice can free us from both. These talks...

5 Nov 202347min

This week Michael focuses on the cycle of samsara as a model to understand the psychology of human experience, relationship and behaviour. These talks are part of a series on the psychology of yoga a...

29 Okt 202334min

In this talk, Michael focuses on the cycle of samsara as a model to understand the psychology of human experience, relationship and behaviour. These talks are part of a series on the psychology of yo...

23 Okt 202326min