by Infinite Smile | Aug 9, 2012 | Blog, Commuter Zen, Video
Commuter Zen #90
by Infinite Smile | Aug 7, 2012 | Blog
In the service of a conscious evolution of interfaith dialog, here’s Danny Fisher’s open letter on Islamophobia. July 31, 2012 San Francisco, CA USA — As disciples of the Buddha who live in the West, we would like to take the holy month of Ramadan as...
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 | Aug 3, 2012 | Blog
While I’m happy for the former presidents choice, I can’t help but wonder how a meditation practice might have affected his choices during his presidency. …in his latest bid to improve his well-being, the Democrat has hired his own personal Buddhist...
by Infinite Smile | Jul 29, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
January 6, 2011 (#54) Student: If there is no self, who sets goals and where do these goals come from? Michael: Goals arise just as all else arises: from Emptiness. They also eventually die back into Emptiness. This basic rule applies to everything, including the self...
by Infinite Smile | Jul 23, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
January 4, 2011 (#53) Student: Can you explain what you mean when you say that our spiritual transition can get ugly when glimpses of the Infinite start to show up? Michael: When the egoic you, or small self, sees that the Infinite You, or Big Self, exists, things can...
