Wild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart teachers Mikey Livid & Andrew Chapman, along with other group facilitators share their experience with Buddhist practice, specifically offering practical teachings and instructions for our everyday, ordinary, lives.
Mikey Noechel discusses the Second Factor of the Eightfold Path, Wise Intention. Mikey specifically covers the intentions of renunciation, good will, and non-harming.
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Andrew discusses the practice of mindfulness for the purpose of liberation! Enjoy!
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In response to recent school shootings, ATS facilitator Mikey Noechel discusses the link between toxic masculinity and the national epidemic of school shootings. Mikey explores themes such as emotion…
Andrew shares an overview of Buddhist perspectives on Addiction & Recovery from a day workshop in Knoxville on 5/20/18. Enjoy!!
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Andrew sets up some themes on awakening, wisdom & compassion for a day retreat in Asheville, NC on 5/19/18. Enjoy!
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Andrew closes the final talk in a four part series on the Five Hindrances by discussing the topic of doubt. Depending on its application, doubt can be either a helper or a hindrance on the path of aw…
Andrew continues a series of talks on the Five Hindrances. This time, he discusses the mental qualities of lethargy & restlessness and some resources for working with these frequent and pervasive sta…
Andrew continues a series of talks on the Five Hindrances, discussing "craving & clinging".
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Andrew begins a series of 4 talks on the Five Hindrances. This talk explores the mental states of aversion, anger, & resentment.
Sorry for the shitty sound quality on this one ;)
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Andrew offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21, "Integrating Heart & Mind".
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Andrew Chapman offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21/18, "Finding A Ground".
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Awakening is both sudden & gradual. Awakening is not tied down to any particular methods or belief system, but it arises from using methods and belief systems skillfully. Ultimately, Awakening is the…
Andrew discusses two practical steps towards working more skillfully with difficulty & pain in our lives -- Understanding & Caring. These two steps are the foundation for empathy & compassion, which …
Buddhism can often feel like a bummer... dukkha dukkha dukkha... blah blah blah. What about being present with what's pleasant?
In this Dharma talk, Andrew discusses the role of appreciative joy & sy…
Andrew offers an overview and instructions on the four heart practices.
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Andrew speaks on the topic of "Buddhism Without Borders". Enjoy!!
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Andrew discusses opening to difficulty on the path -- how to familiarize the heart with the dissatisfaction that is inherent in our life's journey, for the purpose of acceptance & compassion.
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Andrew discusses the role of energy & effort in the Buddhist path of practice, in particular, looking at the qualities of urgency, applied effort, persistence, & patience.
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Andrew Chapman returns back after a 20 day silent retreat in Myanmar. He shares some personal reflections regarding his relationship to Buddhist practice, while also discussing the importance of fait…
Andrew offers a guided meditation, using 'breathing' as the primary object.
Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcent…