A Sangha Member’s Kind Words

4/16/12 I returned yesterday from the Infinite Smile Weekend Retreat at Mt. Madonna. The surroundings were beautiful and the “work” was challenging! Michael’s gentle encouragement and detailed instructions guided us as the group moved deeper into the...

Dialogs With My Teacher #41

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 27, 2010 (#41) Student: What happens when you fall in...

Brooklyn Students Learn to Notice Their Emotions

Great New York Times piece on teaching meditation to high schoolers… Students in trouble are given the choice of traditional punishments or participating in the meditation program, where Mr. Snyder will teach them how to meditate, understand volatile emotions...

Dialogs With My Teacher #40

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 13, 2010 (#40)   Student: Okay, so what does it...

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