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).
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Feb 23, 2020 • 53min
Gratitude in Jewish and Buddhist Practice
Michael Stone and Rabbi Miriam Margles co-teach a popular retreat integrating Jewish & Buddhist practice. Michael gives an afternoon talk reflecting on God, gratitude, mind, compassionate action, and the encounter between what can and can't be talked about.
Recorded in Quebec on November 3, 2013.
Feb 17, 2020 • 1h 8min
The Jew in the Lotus
Michael Stone and Rabbi Miriam Margles discuss the intersection of Jewish practice and Buddhism. Rabbi Margles explores internalised anti-semitism and Michael talks about his attempts to bring practice to issues like climate change, economic injustice and working with young people.
Recorded in Quebec on November 1, 2013.
Feb 10, 2020 • 1h 56min
Adverse Effects in Meditation Practice
Neuroscientist Willoughby Britton, PhD. and Michael Stone, present a detailed workshop on dangers on the path. In this talk Dr. Britton explores loss of identity, gender difference in meditative effects, and questions about whether these signs and symptoms are progress or pathology. A fascinating talk geared towards clinicians and mindfulness educators.
Recorded in November, 2013.
Feb 2, 2020 • 58min
Mindfulness, Memory, and Fantasy
Looking at early Pali texts, Michael tries to recover the original and fuller meaning of mindfulness from its current usage in the west. "Mindfulness establishes the presence of the object and thereby makes it available to scrutiny and discernment."
Recorded at Centre of Gravity, Toronto. October 29, 2013.
Jan 26, 2020 • 53min
Lack, Impermanence and Not Self
During a workshop in France, Michael teaches on the 3 characteristics — a teaching found in both the Yoga and Buddhist traditions. This talk is in both French and English.
Recorded in Antibes, France, on October 26, 2013.
Jan 19, 2020 • 35min
Renunciation & Relationship, Talk 7
During a six day retreat in Copenhagen, Michael talks on love, betrayal, commitment, the dry stage, and letting go. These talks are based on Norman Fischer's essay on the eight stages of relationship.
Recorded in October 2013.
Jan 13, 2020 • 42min
Renunciation & Relationship, Part 6
During a six day retreat in Copenhagen, Michael talks on love, betrayal, commitment, the dry stage, and letting go. These talks are based on Norman Fischer's essay on the eight stages of relationship.
Recorded in October 2013.
Jan 6, 2020 • 1h 21min
Renunciation & Relationship, Part 5
During a six day retreat in Copenhagen, Michael talks on love, betrayal, commitment, the dry stage, and letting go. These talks are based on Norman Fischer's essay on the eight stages of relationship.
Recorded in October 2013.
Dec 29, 2019 • 26min
Renunciation & Relationship, Part 4
During a six day retreat in Copenhagen, Michael talks on love, betrayal, commitment, the dry stage, and letting go. These talks are based on Norman Fischer's essay on the eight stages of relationship.
Recorded in October 2013.
Dec 22, 2019 • 57min
Renunciation & Relationship, Part 3
During a six day retreat in Copenhagen, Michael talks on love, betrayal, commitment, the dry stage, and letting go. These talks are based on Norman Fischer's essay on the eight stages of relationship.
Recorded in October, 2013.
