Karma, Emptiness, and Transformation: A Buddhist Perspective on the Eucharist (2010, Tucson)

Christians generally recognize a special presence of Christ in this rite, though they differ about exactly how, where, and when Christ is present. While all agree that there is no perceptible change in the elements, some believe that they actually become the body and blood of Christ, others believe in a “real” but merely spiritual presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and still others take the act to be only a symbolic reenactment of the Last Supper. In this lecture give at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church in 2010, Geshe Michael talks about faith and the transformation of the eucharist based on the perspective of the Buddhist ideas of karma and emptiness.
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A Gift of Liberation 01: The Deepest Meditation (2010, Phoenix)

Ultimate truth lies all around us, like an invisible wall of diamond that can only be seen by a mind which is perfectly still and quiet. The moon’s reflection can only be seen on the crystal surface of the lake of our mind if that surface is absolutely still. Really bringing our mind to silence is like learning to play a piano: it requires careful training under a qualified teacher—and lots of practice! In this 10-part training
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Geshe Michael Returns to Princeton University: Enlightened Business (Princeton, 2010)

Geshe Michael is an honors graduate of Princeton University and received the Presidential Scholar Medallion from the President of the United States at the White House. He is a recipient of the McConnell Scholarship Prize, Princeton’s institute for international affairs, the Woodrow Wilson School. In this talk Geshe Michael returns to Princeton University, as invited by Dean Paul Raushenbush, to talk on how to use ancient wisdom to achieve success in business and every aspect of your life.
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Lady Niguma Yoga Series Teacher Training (2010, Hong Kong)

Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit. In this teacher training at Pure Yoga in Hong Kong, Geshe Michael teaches the history of Lady Niguma through stories, and gives an in depth presentation of her yoga and how it works. This workshop includes lecture, music, and a guided asana practice.
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Lady Niguma Yoga Series Teacher Training (2010, Singapore)

Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit. In this teacher training at Pure Yoga in Singapore, Geshe Michael teaches us the history of Lady Niguma through stories, and gives an in depth presentation of her yoga and how it works. This workshop includes lecture, music, and a guided asana practice.
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Yoga of Lady Niguma Workshop (2010, Detroit)

Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit. In this workshop Geshe Michael teaches us the history of Lady Niguma through stories, and gives an in depth presentation of her yoga and how it works. This workshop includes lecture, music, and a guided asana practice.
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Diamond Cutter Intensive (2010, Los Angeles)

You’ll receive the details you need to apply Diamond Cutter principles on a daily basis—including a brief daily meditation practice, and some special exercises that will actually help you achieve your personal and career goals. In this talk Geshe Michael teaches us how to develop a new, enduring, and meaningful passion in our lives.
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Instant Retraining for the New World: Stop Coping. Start Succeeding (2010, Los Angeles)

The old world is gone. Companies, banks, entire countries and economies are changing. The Office as we know it is being replaced by The Internet. It’s a whole new world, and we need a whole new way of succeeding in it. Or maybe an ancient way. The Diamond Cutter is the oldest printed book in the world, and reached Tibet almost a thousand years ago. Now millions of people around the globe are using its wisdom to succeed in the new world—to find their dreams, whether it be financial prosperity, good health, or a great relationship.
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Yoga Sutra Intensive (2010, Los Angeles)

The Yoga Sutra was written in India about 2,000 years ago, and is considered the source of almost all the great teachings on yoga. It is organized around the ashtanga, or “eight branches of yoga,” which include not just the physical exercises but also things like meditation, mental calmness, and proper breathing.
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Yoga of Lady Niguma (2010, Phoenix)

Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit.
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Kalachakra Yoga (2010, Tucson)

Kalachakra is an ancient Buddhist tradition; the meaning of the word is “Wheel of Time.” In ancient scriptures the Kalachakra means a round-shaped ship which came to earth from another world, bringing the teachings of yoga and explanations of how the poses of yoga create your world.
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The Yoga of Parenting (2011, New York)

Geshe Michael gave this talk in New York City offering some practical advice on raising children. While this talk is obviously geared towards parents, this beautiful advice is relevant to anyone trying to be a better person and live a more meaningful life.
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