Awake in the World Podcast

In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode Michael explores the “negation section” of the Heart Sutra (no eye, no ear, no nose, no tongue...) and how the story-telling and I-making functions of the mind contract and cling, leading us away from intimacy. Drawing on poems by John Cage and Jack Gilbert he describes the dependent-origination of the self, our tendency to create metaphysical frames, and the paradox of being a parent as exemplified by Krishna’s mother.

Recorded April 7, 2009

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Guided meditation on Receptive Breathing with Michael Stone. Recorded in 2016 at the Meditation Facilitation Training, Vancouver, 20 min.

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Michael talks about the goal of practice as being yourself. He tells the Zen story of T’ing being slapped and explores trusting yourself, not telling black and white stories about those we love and hate, and how meditation is the same as art. Chapin Mill, New York, 50 min.

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Trigger Warning: Talks of Sexual/Assault and Trauma

An expansion of the discussion with Molly Boeder Harris as she co-teaches with Michael on trauma sensitivity during the Meditation Facilitation Training in Vancouver, 25 min. Recorded in 2016

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The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it possible for us to keep Michael's archive of teachings available to the public. To become a patron, visit: patreon.com/michaelstone.

Trigger Warning: Talks of Sexual/Assault and Trauma

Molly Boeder Harris co-teaching with Michael on trauma sensitivity during the Meditation Facilitation Program. Vancouver, 46 min. Recorded in 2016

If you would like to learn more about Healing Trauma with the Body, we offer an inclusive six-week online course that offers accessible methods for helping the body to process trauma. Learn more: https://michaelstoneteaching.com/product/healing-trauma-with-the-body/

The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it possible for us to keep Michael's archive of teachings available to the public. To become a patron, visit: patreon.com/michaelstone.