Wild Heart Meditation Center

The eightfold path factor of Wise Action is not meant to be another set of commandments or rules that will help us become a better Buddhist, but instead a set of trainings that help us to engage with…

Dave speaks on the topic of "the wound that seeks the arrow", discussing 'woundedness' as it relates to the Buddhist path of practice.

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Dave Smith speaks to the 'heart of the Dharma'. He talks about our tendencies towards defense and avoidance of the heart & how the cultivation of the brahmaviharas ('heart practices') help us to unco…

Andrew discusses the eightfold path factor of "Wise Communication". He discusses the importance of founding communication on attainment and active listening, and then he discusses guidelines that sup…

Andrew discusses the ethical foundation of the Buddhist path of practice. He discusses the importance of developing and engaging in action through non-harming, and how this ethical base sets the stag…

Dave Smith offers a brief context of insight meditation practice, followed by a discussion of Metta-Vipassana. Metta-vipassana combines the development of present time awareness & goodwill. Enjoy!

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Andrew discusses the eightfold path factor of 'intention', detailing the intentional cultivation of goodwill. He discusses the practice of 'metta', from its etymology to its practical application. En…

Dave Smith offers an overview of working with hindrances and awakening factors on the path.

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Andrew continues his discussion of the Buddha's core teachings, detailing the connection between the first and second factors of the eightfold path: view and intention.

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Andrew continues a discussion on the core teachings of the Buddha: the Four Truths & the Eightfold Path. He discusses common misconceptions about 'karma' and how developing an understanding of karma …

Andrew continues his discussion of the core teachings as outlined by the Buddha, discussing an overview of the eightfold path of practice.

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Dave Smith discusses the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as they relate to the Buddhist path of practice. Enjoy!

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Dave Smith speaks on the topic of "The Vicissitudes" -- the ups and downs & the push and pull of existence. Enjoy!

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Sangha member, Mikey Noechel, discusses the third noble truth, the task of beholding the ceasing of reactivity in our lives.

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Andrew details the practice of metta (kind-friendliness) as a means of easing reactivity in our lives.

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Andrew continues a discussion on the 2nd Noble truth, discussing varying themes related to craving and clinging. He also discusses practices to help curb and relinquish controlling tendencies and rea…

Continuing a series of talks on the core teachings of the Buddha, Andrew discusses the second noble truth - craving & clinging - and its various forms.

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Dave Smith discusses the topic of 'investigation' and its role in dharma practice and the cultivation of mindfulness.

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Andrew speaks on the five spiritual faculties (or "five supportive faculties"). He discusses the role of faith, effort, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom in the Buddhist path to awakening.

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As mindfulness helps us wake up to the vulnerable, insecure, and stressful parts of our lives, we are often wrought with feelings of doubt, overwhelm, or fear. The Buddha taught us that a compassiona…