by Infinite Smile | Aug 6, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
January 10, 2011 (#55) Student: What is the most enlightened way to communicate with someone who is very difficult? Michael: The same way Ive suggested that you speak to someone who complains a lot; listen deeply and speak from a place of open generosity. Student:...
by Infinite Smile | Jun 5, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
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. ___ November 5, 2010 Student: I just read that seeking is passive....
by Infinite Smile | May 14, 2012 | Blog
THE SOURCE OF JOY June 9th, 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 received....
by Infinite Smile | May 2, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
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. ___ October 28, 2010 Student: What allows emptiness to remain...
by Infinite Smile | Mar 23, 2012 | Blog, Events, Retreats
Spring 2012 Weekend Retreat Living Without Hindrance April 13 – 15, 2012 MOUNT MADONNA CENTER Most of us on the spiritual path find that its the little things that get to us; that it’s life’s trivial offerings that get in the way of what we want to...