by Infinite Smile | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Really thought this was an instructive (and painless) approach that brings a contemporary school of thought (Integral Theory) into our psycho-spiritual development. Have a look. Source: What Are the Stages of Development? – Integral Life
by Infinite Smile | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized, Video
Here’s the Intro Talk. Here’s the Dharma Talk followed by Q & A.
by Infinite Smile | Jan 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Michael will be presenting with our friends at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church on this lecture series, on 3/28/19 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Care to join? ___ Life Worth Living Thursday evenings, March 21 to May 9, 6:30-9:30 (excluding April 18) and all-day...
by Infinite Smile | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
I enjoyed this brief Quillette interview with Robert Greene. It both contextualizes much of what comes up in Sangha discussions. Getting over “ourselves” is serious business. But I write this with a smile on my face. Question, question, question. Don’t...
by Infinite Smile | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
I enjoyed Jack Kornfield’s approach, relating to the topic of interpreting “enlightenment.” I would also add that what is available at every level, and at the core of every interpretation, is the simple experience of awareness. If our practice leads...
by Infinite Smile | Aug 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
A beautiful articulation of how art reminds us of what is holy in our hearts. The gesture seems to command us to halt, in such a gentle, dancer-like way that it also soothes and beckons. Calm down, it says; come closer. Source: Is This the Most Powerful Sculpture at...
