Michael continues discussing the teachings of Japanese Zen master Dōgen and his essay, Mountains and…
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Mountains & Rivers, Part 1
Who was Dōgen? What were his main teachings? Michael introduces the teachings of the 13th-century…
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The Self Has No Self: What to do with the Ego?
Describing the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th limbs of yoga, Michael offers a very clear…
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Copenhagen 4: Being Dear to Oneself
Michael tells the story of King Pasenadi and other Buddhist teachings on caring for ones-self…
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Lotus Sutra 17: Buddha Never Disparaging
The experience of impermanence invites our endless imagination. The real meaning of no-self is an…
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Part 2, Impermanence
This is the second of three parts where Michael speaks about the three characteristics: dukkha,…
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