Category: Videos
VIDEO: Preparing for the Dark
As part of the ‘Approaching the Dark’ speaker series at The Field, Michael Sheehy presents on the Jonang…
TALK: A Buddhist Nondual Model of Consciousness
Paradigms in Consciousness Science Workshop Bamber Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative University of Bamberg, Germany An online workshop dedicated…
TALK: Contemplative Technologies of Human Sensemaking
Opening Remarks of the SENSEmaking: A Symposium on Contemplative Technologies Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia. …
PODCAST: Questioning the Scientific Study of Tantra
This trialogue continues a series of discussion exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices such…
PODCAST: Neuroscience of Yogic Death
This trialogue is the second in a series exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices…
Buddhism and Nonduality: A Talk with Bernardo Kastrup and Friends
A panel with Bernardo Kastrup, Dr. Karl Brunnhölzl, Michael R. Sheehy, Andrew Holecek Tuesday April 29, 2025…
PODCAST: Neuroscience of Dream Yoga
This trialogue is the first in a series exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices…
PODCAST: Dream Yoga Research and Jonang Kālacakra
Talk with Dr. James Bae about Michael’s ongoing research on Tibetan Buddhist dream yoga practices and the Jonang…
PODCAST: History, Diversity, and Modern Relevance of Dark Retreat
Listen or watch the podcast, History, Diversity, and Modern Relevance of Dark Retreat David Germano and Michael Sheehy…
PODCAST: Somatics & Embodiment in Tibetan Yoga
An interview on the Somatic Primer Podcast with guest, Bryson Newell. The discussion ranges from the body in…
Dream Yoga, Obstacle-Clearing Yoga Methods, and Contemplative Research
On the Buddhist Yoga Podcast, March 2024
PODCAST: “Dream Yoga, Obstacle-Clearing Yoga Methods, and Contemplative Research”
On the Buddhist Yoga Podcast Michael talks with host James Bae about antidotal mindfulness and nondual mediation in…
TALK: Dreams and Illusion – Generative Contemplation Symposium 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium University of Virginia, April 2023 The Generative Contemplation Symposium was hosted by the Contemplative Sciences Center…
TALK: “Lucidity and Embodiment in Vajrayana Dream Yoga”
Contemplative Techniques of Cognitive Lucidity and Embodiment in Vajrayana Dream Yoga Talk on Tibetan Buddhist techniques of dream…
Practices of Dream, Illusion, and Clear Light
Generative Contemplation Symposium at University of Virginia. April 23, 2023 Session 3, Part I: Dreams Session 3, Part…
EVENT: Generative Contemplation Symposium at UVA – April 20-21, 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium University of Virginia, April 20 and 21, 2023 Register for the symposium. The symposium promises…
TALK: “Making Sense of Vajrayāna Meditation Practices”
Martin Lecture in Religion at Wheaton College “Making Sense of Vajrayāna Meditation Practices” March 30, 2022 The 32nd…
Making Sense of Vajrayāna Buddhist Meditation Practices
32nd Annual Martin Lecture in Religion at Wheaton College, MA. March 30, 2022
TALK : “Tummo: Fierce Lady of Yogic Heat”
Tummo: Fierce Lady of Yogic Heat Talk on the Tibetan yogic practice of tummo, as part of the…
Tummo: Fierce Lady of Yogic Heat
Buddhism and Breath Summit. Robert H.N. Ho Foundation Center for Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto. September…
EVENT : “Buddhism & Breath Summit”
The Buddhism & Breath Summit is an online event with scholars and practitioners of Buddhism, medicine, and meditation…
PODCAST: “Similes of Illusion on the Spectrum of Enlightenment”
Similes of Illusion on the Spectrum of Enlightenment Talk at the Upaya Zen Center program, “What is Enlightenment?”…
TALK: Wisdom Academy Course: Buddhism and Science
Buddhism and Science: Body, Breath, and Mind Online Course by Wisdom Academy The online course presented by Wisdom…
Contemplative Techniques of Cognitive Lucidity and Embodiment in Vajrayana Dream Yoga.
Bridging Esoteric Vajrayana Buddhism Practices with Science to Enhance Human Cognition. Online workshop hosted by the National University…
Similes of Illusion on the Spectrum of Enlightenment
Talk at the Upaya Zen Center program, “What is Enlightenment?” February 7, 2021. Podcast
EVENT : What is Enlightenment? – A Day-Long Immersion
What is Enlightenment? February 7, 2021 Upaya Zen Center A day-long immersion into the idea of “enlightenment” with…
History and Practice of Modern Meditation Culture
“Buddhism, Psychology, and Medicine” course guest lecture. Lehigh University. November, 2020.
EVENT : Serenity Ridge Dialogues – “Body, Breath, & Mind”
Serenity Ridge Dialogues: Body, Breath, & Mind October 9-11, 2020 Live program is free online. This is the…
PODCAST: Interview on “The Other Emptiness” Book
An interview on the New Books in Buddhist Studies podcast with Michael Sheehy and Klaus-Dieter Mathes (Vienna University) about…
TALK : “Tantric Zhentong Visions of Tathāgatagarbha in Tibetan Kālacakra Yoga Manuals”
Talk at the Tathāgatagarbha Across Asia Symposium held at the University of Vienna, July 16-19, 2019: “Tantric Zhentong…
Tantric Zhentong Visions of Tathāgatagarbha in Tibetan Kālacakra Yoga Manuals
Tathāgatagarbha Across Asia Symposium. University of Vienna. July, 2019
TALK : Ligmincha Symposium for Contemplative Sciences
Ligmincha Symposium for Contemplative Sciences: Body, Breath, and Mind . April 2019 at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center,…
TALK : “Contemplation and the Sciences in Dialogue”
Talk, “Contemplation and the Sciences in Dialogue: On the Horizon of New Ways of Knowing” presented at the Science…
TALK : Summer Institute on Buddhism & Science
Presented a talk, “Inner Knowing and the Way of Humans: Epistemologies on the Horizon of the Buddhism /…
TALK : International Chöd / Zhije Conference
Dr. Sheehy at the First International Chöd / Zhije Conference. Tara Mandala. Pagosa Springs, CO. July 2017 “Severing…
INTERVIEW: “Revival of the Bodong Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism” with Geshe Pema Dorjee”
Interview with Geshe Pema Dorjee about the history and revival of the Bodong tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Conducted…
Inner Knowing and the Way of Humans: Epistemologies on the Horizon of the Buddhism / Science Dialogue
Summer Institute: Putting the Buddhism / Science Dialogue on New Footing. Mangalam Research Center for Buddhist Languages. Berkeley,…
PILGRIMAGE : Rimé Pilgrimage to Kham 2015
Across the Rimé Landscape Pilgrimage to Kham, Eastern Tibet July 29 — August 15, 2015 [18 Days] A…
TALK : “An Ontology for the Digital Tibetan Book”
What happens when a Tibetan book is abstracted and reduced from its material form and cultural setting? How does…
TALK : Rimé Vision & History Seminar, France
On the Sources of the Rimé Movement Along with Dr. Marc-Henri Deroche, we will present a three-day seminar…
PILGRIMAGE : Horse Year Pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash
According to the Tibetan calendrical cycle, 2014 is the Year of the Horse. This is the year during…
PILGRIMAGE : Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Details & Poster 2013
Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Details & Poster 2013 Dates, costs, itinerary and enrollment process for the upcoming pilgrimage to…
TALK : Events at The University of Alabama
Events at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Oct. 01-02: Mapping Scholarship on Tibet: Recent Findings of…
EVENT : The New School Tibet Excursion ’12
The New School University’s study excursion to Tibet completed it’s second consecutive year. The program, “Living…
PILGRIMAGE : Mount Kailash 2013
Mount Kailash, Zhang Zhung & the Guge Kingdoms: Western Tibet August 02-25, 2013 A Cultural & Educational Expedition…
COURSE : Buddhist Language & Poetics
Join us Wednesday nights this spring on campus in the village to read poetic selections from Tibetan verses….
PODCAST: Somatics & Embodiment in Tibetan Yoga
An interview on the Somatic Primer Podcast with guest, Bryson Newell. The discussion ranges from the body in…
Dream Yoga, Obstacle-Clearing Yoga Methods, and Contemplative Research
On the Buddhist Yoga Podcast, March 2024
PODCAST: “Dream Yoga, Obstacle-Clearing Yoga Methods, and Contemplative Research”
On the Buddhist Yoga Podcast Michael talks with host James Bae about antidotal mindfulness and nondual mediation in…
TALK: Dreams and Illusion – Generative Contemplation Symposium 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium University of Virginia, April 2023 The Generative Contemplation Symposium was hosted by the Contemplative Sciences Center…
TALK: “Lucidity and Embodiment in Vajrayana Dream Yoga”
Contemplative Techniques of Cognitive Lucidity and Embodiment in Vajrayana Dream Yoga Talk on Tibetan Buddhist techniques of dream…
Practices of Dream, Illusion, and Clear Light
Generative Contemplation Symposium at University of Virginia. April 23, 2023 Session 3, Part I: Dreams Session 3, Part…
EVENT: Generative Contemplation Symposium at UVA – April 20-21, 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium University of Virginia, April 20 and 21, 2023 Register for the symposium. The symposium promises…
TALK: “Making Sense of Vajrayāna Meditation Practices”
Martin Lecture in Religion at Wheaton College “Making Sense of Vajrayāna Meditation Practices” March 30, 2022 The 32nd…
Making Sense of Vajrayāna Buddhist Meditation Practices
32nd Annual Martin Lecture in Religion at Wheaton College, MA. March 30, 2022
TALK : “Tummo: Fierce Lady of Yogic Heat”
Tummo: Fierce Lady of Yogic Heat Talk on the Tibetan yogic practice of tummo, as part of the…
