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January 4, 2013 | Meditation and Spirituality

Spirituality: The “S” Word

In this half-hour lecture at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, Jay attempts to define 'spirituality,' distinguish it from religion, and explain why it might be a good thing after all.

December 27, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality

Nonduality East and West: A Conversation with Kenneth Folk, Jill Hammer, and Jay Michaelson

How is nonduality understood in different contemplative traditions? How may it be experienced? Kenneth Folk, Jill Hammer, and Jay Michaelson discuss these questions and more in a 2008 event at East-West Books in New York City.

December 15, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality

A Conscious Life | Assertion and Surrender on the Spiritual Path [Podcast]

On Dr. Jennifer Howard's radio show, Jay Michaelson discusses two Buddhist stories of enlightenment, illustrating when we need to “go for it†and when we need to relinquish as part of our spiritual practice. (Free registration is required.)

December 3, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality, Politics and Culture

Unity.FM | Living on Purpose: Jay Michaelson on the connection between spirituality and politics [Podcast]

Jay interviews with Jessie Herriott on "Living on Purpose: Where Psychology Meets Spirituality."

September 6, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality

Sounds True | Teaching What We Need to Learn

As part of Raphael Cushnir's pioneering series of interviews with spiritual teachers, Jay Michaelson discusses his own guru-less spiritual path, and what he continues to struggle with in his practice today.

Blasts of incisive candor from a bestselling author, scholar, and teacher of meditation.

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June 18, 2010 | Meditation and Spirituality

WRPI | The Illusions of Spirituality: Jay Michaelson on the Quest of Life [Podcast]

Jay discusses the potential for delusions in the spiritual path and the idea of the personal aspects of spirituality being counterproductive.