Reading these tributes to Michael, I nod my head in agreement and feel the presence of a sangha that his life created. What a unique human being he was. I first met him in 2012 when I joined that Waltham Buddhist Meditation Group. Michael was one of the teachers. He had a way of teaching that commanded my attention. Perhaps it was his passion for the dharma and the precision and clarity with which he presented it. It could also be he reminded me of a few Hebrew teachers I had as a child: passionate about their subject and intolerant of childish behavior. But that was good, too, because I sat up and listened. There were times I struggled with the teachings. When in discussion Michael might say “No, that’s not what that means. That’s not it!” I pressed on trying to understand. I attended a whole weekend retreat on the Skandhas all because of Michael! What a wonderful gift those classes were – all of them. I am forever grateful to the teachers of the Waltham Buddhist Meditation Group (WBMG) and especially to Michael and Emily for having the vision to establish a sangha here, for it was through the WMBG teachers and sangha that I found my path. With gratitude and blessings to you, Michael, wherever the journey takes you.