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Samsara: the Movie
Can't wait... If youre a film buff, you probably recall director Ron Frickes fantastic, visually stunning outings like Koyaanisqatsi or Baraka. Frickes newest work is a sequel, of sorts, to the latter. Entitled Samsara, the film is described by the director as a...
How do we let go of letting go?
Commuter Zen #77
Dialogs With My Teacher #29
Here's another installment in a series of emails that took place between Michael and one of his senior students beginning the Summer of 2009. May you find the exchange interesting and enriching. ___ September 13, 2010 Student: What does "being wrong" mean from the...
Come Join Us: Winter Day-Long Meditation Intensive
Living Without Hindrance February 18th, 2012 GREEN GULCH FARM ZEN CENTER This one-day sitting will involve sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, Q & A and, by request, private interviews with Michael. Confirmation will be sent to you when your $80 payment...
Is there such a thing as enlightened dating?
Commuter Zen #76
Dialogs With My Teacher #28
Here's another installment in a series of emails that took place between Michael and one of his senior students beginning the Summer of 2009. May you find the exchange interesting and enriching. ___ September 9, 2010 Student: How does one teach without subtle duality?...
To what extent should I keep my spiritual guard up?
Commuter Zen #75
Dialogs With My Teacher #27
Here's another installment in a series of emails that took place between Michael and one of his senior students beginning the Summer of 2009. May you find the exchange interesting and enriching. September 1, 2010 Student: What is empathy? Michael: An impersonal gift...
What is Spirit?
Commuter Zen #74
Americans Don’t Approve of Buddhists?
Maybe this is because it's so hard to market "stillness," "Suchness," and "Emptiness." At least 2 million Buddhists currently practice their religion in the United States, and many of their fellow citizens disapprove. A survey conducted by political scientists Robert...