Mike Sheffield

Reading the Silence Between the Words On playing jazz, Li-Young Lee, and the self-discovery of devotion

Now on Substack: a powerful new podcast episode with acclaimed poet Li-Young Lee, introduced by Tricycle’s @mikesurefield.bsky.social.

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I Have Created A Turkey Fiend | Defector Last week, I owned a cat. Today, I own a turkey fiend.

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Kosen Ohtsubo’s ‘Flower Planet’ The enfant terrible of ikebana speaks with Tricycle’s Mike Sheffield about free jazz music, Indian lingams, and the connection between flower arranging and the surrender of gassho.

"I never pray or meditate, but in my mind, I pray when I create my pieces. For me, that is Buddhism.” —Kosen Ohtsubo

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Give Before You Get On the ultimate happiness that comes from developing the skill of generosity

"When you give to others, you want to give attentively, you want to give with respect, you want to give out of compassion. And the best motivation, of course, is that you want to benefit your mind." —Thānissaro Bhikkhu #DailyDharma

Three Fundamental Teachings of Dudjom Rinpoche On the anniversary of the prolific teacher and Dzogchen master’s passing, Tricycle takes a look back at three of his essential teachings.

Last week, on the anniversary of the revered Dudjom Rinpoche passing, we reflected on three essential teachings that continue to inspire.

Click the link below to hear about his enduring legacy.

Anchoring in the Present Moment Exploring monastic music traditions, apocalyptic visions, and Drukpa anarchism with singular guitarist Tashi Dorji.

“Playing guitar is simply living and breathing for me. Perhaps it is my equivalent to dharmic practice. It seems like the most impermanent, most nondualistic thing I know.” —Tashi Dorji in conversation with @mikesurefield.bsky.social