Awake in the World Podcast - Michael Stone

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**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).

Latest Episodes:

Digital Era Lecture Q & A Mar 28, 2016

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Discussion about technology in culture and its effect on us personally and socially. Semperviva, Vancouver, 50 min.

Stabilizing Our Cluttered Minds In A Digital Age Mar 14, 2016

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Michael explores the way “interruption technologies” like phones and messaging etiquette, create hyper-arousal in the body and mind and de-stabilize emotions. He connects this research with practical things we can do at home to stabilize our minds and re-establish depth in relationships. Semperviva, Vancouver, 50 min. Photo credit: Andréa de Keijzer

How To Meditate, Forgive, End Blame, And Stop Wounding Your Own Heart Mar 07, 2016

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How To Meditate, Forgive, End Blame, And Stop Wounding Your Own Heart by Michael Stone

Standing Motionless Feb 29, 2016

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Michael talks about the goal of practice as being yourself. He tells the Zen story of T’ing being slapped and explores trusting yourself, not telling black and white stories about those we love and hate, and how meditation is the same as art. Chapin Mill, New York, 50 min.

Heaven Realms, Hell Realms, And Protection Feb 21, 2016

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First day of retreat Michael talks about walking meditation, bowing, and practice tips for going deeper on retreat. The talk ends with a beautiful description of Samadhi and how concentration can protect us. Chapin Mill, New York, 50 min. Photo credit: Jill Willcott

Jewish Prayer Feb 14, 2016

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Rabbi Miriam Margles leads beautiful morning prayers (in Hebrew & English) during the Jewish-Buddhist retreat exploring the intersection of practices & teachings from both traditions, co-taught with Michael.

Opening To Fear Feb 07, 2016

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During a Jewish-Buddhist retreat Michael speaks about fear of failure, fear of disappointing others and being scared of missing out. He begins by talking about the death of writer Oliver Sacks. 50 min. Ontario.

Mindfulness Of Breathing Part 9 - Turning the Body Into A Ballast Feb 01, 2016

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Final talk about relaxing the breath to settle the mind. Noticing how when we go on line to "rest" we end up over-stimulating ourselves and lose track of what we feel and our emotions become unstable. Port Moody, 30 min. Photo credit: Andréa de Keijzer

Mindfulness Of Breathing Part 8 - I Want to Know What it's Like to be Unified Jan 25, 2016

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Making space in our hearts for empathy, forgiveness and non-reactivity to emerge. How to practice with your breath when you feel crazy. Samadhi is the opposite of feeling fragmented. Port Moody, 30 min. Photo credit: Jill Willcott

Mindfulness Of Breathing Part 7 Jan 11, 2016

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Did you cut my shoelaces? Q & A about different forms of meditation for different people. Michael tells some funny stories about his son and practicing mindfulness in family. He also talks about mindfulness at work. Port Moody, 30 min.

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