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Michael Imperioli (From The Sopranos and White Lotus) Knows a Shitload About Buddhist Meditation

Apr 24, 2023

Michael Imperioli, celebrated for his roles in Goodfellas, The Sopranos, and The White Lotus, dives deep into his journey through Buddhism and meditation. He shares how a celebrity life crisis prompted his spiritual path and discusses the parallels between acting and meditation. Imperioli reveals his daily Tibetan Buddhist practices and explains how meditation enhances his creativity. He also touches on the significance of impermanence and the cultivation of patience, offering insights on integrating mindfulness into everyday life.

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Michael Imperioli

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The Unaddressed Piece of Life and Spiritual Seeking of an Artist

01:36

Buddhism's Methods for a Holistic View of Reality

01:17

The Benefits of Meditation in Daily Life

01:19

The Value of Meditation and the Dharma in Life

01:14

Intro

2min

Exploring Mental Health and Spiritual Growth

10min

Awakening Through Impermanence

20min

Exploring Tibetan Buddhism and Daily Meditation Practices

6min

Cultivating Patience in Buddhist Practice

10min

Mindfulness, Injustice, and the Bodhisattva Path

2min

Journey Toward Compassion: The Bodhisattva Path

12min

Reflections and Gratitude: A Closing Conversation

2min

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Actor Michael Imperioli is best known for a string of memorable onscreen performances that include Goodfellas, The Sopranos, and most recently on The White Lotus. What you may not know is that he has a deep Buddhist practice and has actually grown into something of a meditation teacher.

In this episode we talk about:

The classic celebrity life crisis that brought Imperioli to Buddhism
The importance of consistent practice as a way to get familiar with your mind so that your thoughts and emotions and urges don't own you
The specific Tibetan Buddhist tradition Imperioli practices and what his daily practice looks like
Whether meditation helps him be more creative
How acting and meditation are similar
Whether getting older affects our ability to grok impermanence
Why Imperioli started teaching meditation online
How to meditate off the cushion in daily life

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/michael-imperioli-591

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