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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Powerful Emotions and S.A.I.N.

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09/01/19 • 73 min

Michael talks about the birth of his son Olin Winter a few days ago and then gives a series of simple and practical practices for working with strong emotions. Based on Chpt. 4 of Shantideva, A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. Recorded Feb 19, 2013.

Lotus Sutra 15: There is No Such Thing as an Atom

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09/09/18 • 50 min

Everyone continually breaks down infinitely. How fast can a young woman get enlightened, especially if she is underwater? Michael unpacks some parables to explore the story of an 8 year old girl who wakes up and touches every place in the Universe. Recorded on June 7, 2011

Lotus Sutra, Part 3 - Upaya: Skill and Wisdom

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06/03/18 • 61 min

It's not enough that our intentions are clear, our actions need to make a difference. Being a Bodhisattva means serving all beings including one's self, yet this can only occur when we see all beings as Buddhas. Recorded on March 16, 2011.

What is the Great Meaning?

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05/13/18 • 39 min

Roshi Enkyo gives a morning dharma talk during a weekend retreat with Centre of Gravity. Recorded at Hart House, Toronto on February 26, 2011.

Eight Stages of Practice, Part 3 - Commitment and Flight

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03/26/18 • 34 min

Michael goes through detailed instructions on sitting meditation posture and talks about lineage. Then he discusses our urges to run away when commitment arises and how commitment has departure built into it. Recorded Feb. 01, 2011.

The Stages Of Meditation Practice

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02/11/18 • 58 min

Michael begins talking about the snow and the differences between people and birds, and then ends up speaking about the map of what to look for in meditation practice over time. Recorded Dec 14, 2010.

Spiritual Practice that Supports Community

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01/29/18 • 43 min

Michael talks about the G20, the power of shared attention, and how letting go of fixed views opens us up to community. When we are attentive to suffering we are more tender and connected. A self connected with others is a political self. Recorded November 16, 2010.

The Creative Task of Performing One’s Life

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10/15/17 • 53 min

Michael Stone provides a reflection on the retreat with Stephen & Martine Batchelor. He speaks to making a practice of our lives where all our roles, our actions are interconnected. Michael examines the end of the first chapter of the Yoga Sutra. Recorded March 30, 2010, at Centre of Gravity, Toronto, ON.

Intensifying Relationships and the Politics of Love

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09/23/19 • 57 min

Michael talks about the difference between mindfulness and being self-conscious, Shantideva's practices for exchanging your self with others, and suggestions for long-term practice. Recorded on March 12, 2013.

The Form is Hugging You

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09/03/23 • 46 min

Michael gives a talk about the importance of form, and the importance of not becoming caught by form, and how this insight expands out to allow spontaneity, creativity, and freedom to be whatever you need to be moment by moment. Recording date unknown.

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Awake in the World Podcast currently has 553 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Awake in the World Podcast?

The episode title 'Nobody's Life Is Just Their Own' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Awake in the World Podcast?

The average episode length on Awake in the World Podcast is 49 minutes.

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Episodes of Awake in the World Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Awake in the World Podcast?

The first episode of Awake in the World Podcast was released on Nov 14, 2014.

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Michael Stone

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