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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Nobody's Life Is Just Their Own

Awake in the World Podcast

06/21/20 • 37 min

A conversation between Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Shoken Michael Stone. Recorded in October 2014.

How Yoga Comes To Life

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06/14/20 • 45 min

Michael talks how meditative practice is about dropping our stories to become more engaged in our lives, politics, cities, families, and communities. Paying attention is really powerful. Recorded at Naada Yoga in Montreal, April 2014.

The Three Characteristics

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06/07/20 • 26 min

In this Awake in the World podcast episode, Michael speaks about the three characteristics: dukkha, impermanence, and emptiness. Recorded at The Yoga Hub in Dublin, October 2013.

How the Occupy Movement Can Deal With Conflict

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06/01/20 • 17 min

Michael speaks at Occupy Vancouver on November 6, 2011. "We are failing in our culture from a lack of imagination. And what we're achieving here is space for imagination." Originally shot by Ian MacKenzie (https://vimeo.com/31735800) and watch the post-speech piece Love & Shadow in the Occupy Movement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2akehtL-Ac).

I’m on Fire — The Fire Sermon

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05/24/20 • 56 min

The evening begins with Priya Thomas covering Bruce Springsteen's "I'm on Fire," then Michael reads the Fire Sermon and gives a talk on the way we burn with lust, hatred and delusion and how the Buddha offers a public path of practice. We practice even when we're on fire. Recorded Sept 22, 2010 at Centre of Gravity, Toronto.

Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of the World

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05/17/20 • 65 min

Michael Stone explores the integration of yoga and Buddhism, and how we can live a life fully engaged with the suffering of the world while also taking care of ourselves. Recorded during a day-long workshop and fundraiser for New Leaf Foundation (https://newleaffoundation.com) at the University of Toronto in September 2010.

Wisdom, Emptiness, and Indigenous Healing

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05/10/20 • 56 min

This was the final talk during silent retreat at Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, August 2016. Michael talks about the relationship between emptiness, Buddhism, and the need for healing with First Nations. It was an inspiring and powerful end to the retreat.

Noting in the Empire of Selfies

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05/04/20 • 41 min

A wide ranging talk by Michael Stone on using language in meditation practice, labelling thoughts, and the way kids and adults use language to mediate their internal states. [NOTE: The recording unfortunately was cut off before the end of the talk. We apologize for the error.] Recorded on April 8, 2014.

Gotta Make A Living, Part 2

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04/26/20 • 33 min

Michael talks about how our work should be energetic, industrious, diligent and skilful. We should live within our means and keep good company. When you really, really want something, you might ask: How central is this for becoming a good version of myself? Recorded on March 1, 2014.

Mindfulness & Social Action: Towards a Secular Spirituality

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06/28/20 • 46 min

In this simple and profound lecture, Michael explores how the most radical thing that anyone can do is tell the stories that are not being told. He links together contemporary issues like climate change, economic inequality, and the atrophy of intimacy, and offers 12 steps for telling a new story about what it means to live an engaged life. Recorded in Vancouver on January 28th, 2015.

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How many episodes does Awake in the World Podcast have?

Awake in the World Podcast currently has 457 episodes available.

What topics does Awake in the World Podcast cover?

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.

How often are episodes of Awake in the World Podcast released?

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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