Awake in the World Podcast
Michael Stone
Awake in the World Podcast is a library of talks on a wide-range of topics, including bringing mindfulness and meditation practice into daily life; personal and community issues regarding mental health; and social change. The podcasts were recorded at live events so you might hear coughing, airplanes, cars, sirens, laughter, and peoples’ questions—all part of the intimate experience. Michael Stone (1974-2017) was a Buddhist teacher, author, and mental health advocate. His legacy is stewarded by Carina Stone. Podcast funded by Patreon (patreon.com/michaelstone).
Episodes
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Feb 14, 2021 • 52min
Open, Open
In this Awake in the World podcast episode Michael begins unpacking the first line of the Heart Sutra with an emphasis on what it means to live from the heart, some background on Avalokiteshvara, and the Buddha’s teaching to Bāhiya.
Recorded December 23, 2008.
Feb 7, 2021 • 38min
The Moon In The River
In this Awake in the World podcast Michael offers encouragement to follow the path of love and to find the faith and motivation to keep practicing, even in the face of restlessness, worry, and pain.
Recorded December 20, 2009.
Jan 31, 2021 • 53min
The Fish Really Need You
In this Awake in the World Podcast Michael talks about the Buddha’s enlightenment as described in the Ariyapariyesana Sutta, plus the importance of avoiding both active and passive nihilism, interconnection as action, and how to take care of anger.
Recorded on December 16, 2008.
Jan 25, 2021 • 28min
Mild, Moderate or Intense?
In this Awake in the World podcast episode Michael discusses commitment to practice, showing up, and Case 33 from the Mumonkan (What is Buddha?).
Recorded on December 15, 2009.
Jan 17, 2021 • 35min
You Can't Come Home Without Leaving First
In this Awake in the World podcast episode Michael talks about the similarities between mindfulness and homecoming.
Recorded December 8, 2009.
Jan 10, 2021 • 46min
Touch the Mobile Part Two
In this Awake in the World podcast episode Michael asks “What are you committed to?” He discusses the relationship between restraint and samadhi, as well as ethics, karma and the importance of taking action.
Recorded on December 8, 2007.
Jan 3, 2021 • 1h 20min
Touching the Mobile
In this Awake in the World podcast episode Michael considers how we tease out the parts of practice that are evolving and changeable versus the parts that are non-negotiable if we want to decrease suffering for ourselves and others.
Recorded December 7, 2007
Dec 20, 2020 • 56min
Best of Awake in the World: Shame, Perfectionism, and the Pre-Cognitive Dimension of Trauma
This week we're revisiting a favourite Awake in the World podcast episode. Michael explores how mindfulness and meditation practice can heal shame and trauma and how these symptoms manifest in relationship.
Recorded on November 20 2016. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Dec 14, 2020 • 39min
It’s Not About Figuring It Out
In this Awake in the World podcast 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 self-care.
Recorded August 14, 2009.
Dec 6, 2020 • 1h 12min
The Five Powers of the Mind
In this 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).
Recorded August 14, 2009.
