Archive for July, 2009

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In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses the perils of centering one’s practice on faith. While there is mystery in practice, it is [...]

 

 ISmile227 - Faith No More [47:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses how we can recognize the we are continually called to practice. Stillness, like any exercise, sharpens itself [...]

 

 ISmile226 - The Buddhist Call to Prayer [41:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses the maturation process of spiritual work. How is it, for example, that we can evolve into deeper [...]

 

 ISmile225 - Spiritual Adulthood [41:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Confusing child-like states of innocence with a mature sense of wonder derails spiritual work.

 

 ISmile224 - Being the Wow: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

“What’s underneath your ghostly sheet doesn’t care about the sheet at all.”

 

 ISmile223 - Underneath the Sheet [24:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download