Best of Awake in the World: Ahimsa (Non-harming)

Michael sits down with physician and abortion provider Pat Smith for a thoughtful conversation on the principle of non-harming. Together, they explore the space where ethics meet politics, how our beliefs and values shape the way we move through the world, and the role formal meditation can play in clarifying ethical life choices. This excerpt comes from the second video in Michael’s nine-week online course, Embodying Ethics & Vows in Modern Life, which weaves Buddhist and yogic ethical teachings into the rhythms of everyday living. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more excerpts and “Best of” episodes centered on the Five Ethics: • Satya (Truthfulness): Speaking honestly as we perceive it, without deception. • Asteya (Non-Stealing): Cultivating contentment and taking only what is freely given. • Brahmacharya (Wise Use of Energy): Meeting all beings with respect and dignity. • Aparigraha (Non-Greed): Living generously and working skillfully with all that life offers. Join us as we explore how these timeless principles can support and ground us in modern life. To learn more or enroll in the full course, visit: edu-michaelstone.com/product/embody…n-modern-life/