Putting Down the Self Weight

In this episode, John speaks with Mike Kewley about his book The Treasure House: Discovering Enlightenment Exactly Where You Are.

Mike Kewley is a leading Mindfulness Teacher, TEDx Speaker, and Author based on the Isle of Man, UK. With over 25 years of experience exploring meditation, spirituality, and nonduality. Mike combines deep insight with practical wisdom to help people transform their everyday lives.

The eldest son of Meditation Master Dhammachariya Pannadipa, Mike holds degrees in Religious Studies and Western Esotericism. His teaching draws from both academic knowledge and decades of personal practice, offering a unique and grounded approach to mindfulness.

Mike has shared his work widely, delivering a popular TEDx talk on Happiness, appearing on Conscious TV, and being featured in publications including Mensa Magazine, The Liverpool Echo, Women’s Fitness and The Independent.

His first book, The Treasure House – Discovering Enlightenment Exactly Where You Are (New Sarum Press, 2022), was praised for its clarity and accessibility. He is currently writing his second book, The Living Moment – A Guide to Ordinary Enlightenment.