by mmcalister2017 | Oct 4, 2006
In tonight’s talk, Michael discusses how the maps of enlightenment are never the territory of Awakening. Then he shows us how the Dzogchen approach of ground, path, and fruition of the Dharma lead us directly to the ultimate teaching of consciously letting go....
by mmcalister2017 | Sep 25, 2006
In tonight’s talk, Michael discusses the issues that can be associated with the enlightenment experience known in Zen as satori. Questions and comments deal with Shunryu Suzuki’s assertion that he never had this experience, as well as attaching to the hope...
by mmcalister2017 | Sep 21, 2006
In tonight’s talk, Michael discusses the internal tendencies that keep us from opening to Awakening. Questions and comments deal with an observing mind acting as an enlightened mind; recognizing ego when it’s trying to act as if it is enlightened....
by mmcalister2017 | Sep 18, 2006
In tonight’s talk, Michael discusses Chapter 5 of Jack Kornfield’s book, After the Ecstacy the Laundry. In between distractions from Michael’s dog Sumi, and a strained sound system, the discussion deals with three open relationships we need to...
by mmcalister2017 | Sep 11, 2006
In tonight’s talk, Michael considers the fifth anniversary of September 11th. Listening and seeing both self and others from an expansive rather than a contracted view supports the unfolding of the Peace that is never absent. Questions and comments deal with the...
