Awake in the World Podcast

Michael explores the Buddha’s experience of absorption in the forest, and how he turned to the experience of pleasure in his body to stabilize during anxiety and dread.

Recorded in Green Bay, WI, on March 27, 2017.

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In this episode, Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Shoken Michael Stone explore how the Dharma is taking root in Western culture and finding expression through mainstream media.

Their conversation examines the ways Buddhist teachings are shaped by language, culture, and contemporary experience, raising questions about what it means to receive Buddhism in a radically different social and historical context.

Together, they reflect on how the Dharma adapts to postmodern society and finding its place, as water finds its way through cracks, while remaining true to its essential spirit. Recorded in October 2014.

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.

In this Best of episode of Awake in the World Michael gives advice and practical tips for dealing with some of the struggles that come up during sitting practice, such as sleepiness, rumination, or difficult emotions like anger. The Business of our mind can both humble and motivate us to practice and letting go of our viewpoint to engage in experience. Recorded on January 22, 2008.

In this episode Michael continues his discussion of The Five Powers of the Mind and offers some thoughts on tradition and yoga, the interpretation of the word faith, ethics, and the strong need for self-care. Recorded August 14, 2009.

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.

In this Best of Awake in the World podcast episode Michael discusses Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with an emphasis on The Five Powers of the Mind (outlined in the first pada, line 20). He touches on the fundamental teaching of Right speech and subtle forms of violence, and focussing on bringing new interpretation to old lessons while appreciating our surroundings and not getting caught up in the story of it all. Recorded August 14, 2009.

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.