Wild Heart Meditation Center
337 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 175 ratingsWild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart teachers Andrew Chapman & Rev. Mikey Noechel, along with other group facilitators share their experience with Buddhist practice, specifically offering practical teachings and instructions for our everyday, ordinary, lives.
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The Three Marks of Existence
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode Maddie Finn gives a talk on the three marks of existence, which acknowledges that all aspects of life are: anicca (impermanent), dukkha (imperfect), and anatta (impersonal). Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: htt...
Friendship - Kaliyanamitta
March 20, 2024 15:53 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a dharma talk on the importance of kaliyanamitta or spiritual friendship. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials! Fac...
A Fresh Start: Embracing Beginner's Mind
February 28, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode Maddie Finn offer's a talk on beginner's mind. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Inst...
The Five Spiritual Faculties
February 14, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on the five spiritual faculties: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on S...
Two Kinds of Thought
February 07, 2024 16:02 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode Andrew Chapman discusses the Dvedhavitakka Sutta or the discourse on two kinds of thought. This Sutta can be viewed here: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.019.than.html Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo...
The Middle Path
January 24, 2024 14:48 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode Andrew Chapman and Rachael Tanner-Smith offer an overview of the eightfold path: Wise View, Wise Intention, Wise Speech, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https...
Guided Meditation - Equanimity (20 mins)
January 15, 2024 23:49 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on upekkha or equanimity. The phrases used are: I feel you. I know you. I care for you. I appreciate you. I accept you as you are. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter... DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter... Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Ven...
The Naked Mind
January 10, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode Roy Wyman offers at talk on the naked mind. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/ DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashvil...
Embrace Your Inner Demons
January 03, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel explores the insights that arise from embracing your inner demons with mindfulness and compassion. He particularly covers how Buddhism blurs the lines between what is sacred and what is profane and treats everything in existence with reverence.
Sutta Study - The Second Arrow
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBApologies for the audio! We'll have it cleaned up next time. In this episode, Andrew begins a series of talks that are centered around the Buddhist Suttas, which are the recorded teachings that were passed down by the Buddha 2600 years ago. He starts it off by talking about the popular teaching of "The Second Arrow". The summary of the lesson here is: pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Enjoy!
A Brief History of Buddhism
December 14, 2023 16:28 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, Andrew attempts to tell a concise history of Buddhism--a 2600 year old tradition--in a single Dharma talk. Referencing the work of John Peacock, Andrew details an overview of what it might have actually been like to live during the time Siddhartha Gautama walked the Earth, and most importantly, how we can understand the significance of the Buddha's teachings within the context of the Religious, Economic and Social setting of the time. Enjoy!
Guided Meditation - Mudita, Sympathetic Joy (20 mins)
December 11, 2023 21:05 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation of Mudita or sympathetic joy. We begin the meditation by offering these phrases to ourselves: "May I open to the goodness in my life. May my happiness grow. May I be filled with joy." And then we expand our practice by offering these phrases to someone who is ease to be happy for: "May I open to the happiness in your life. May your happiness grow. May you be filled with joy." Enjoy!
Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of the Mind (20 Mins)
December 11, 2023 20:53 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on mindfulness of the mind. The invitation is to note when the mind is "wanting, not wanting, or not here." Enjoy!
Radical Acceptance
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on radical acceptance, the practice of honor and validating all experience. Mikey reflects on the work outlined by Marsha Linehan as well as Tara Brach. Peace & Love. Hope you enjoy!
Guided Meditation - Compassion for Self (20 Mins)
November 13, 2023 18:40 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode WH facilitator Madeline Finn offers a guided meditation on self compassion. May I open to any parts of me that are hurting May I care for any parts of me that are hurting May I be free from suffering
Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Feeling Tone (20 Min)
November 13, 2023 18:40 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode WH facilitator Madeline Finn offers a guided meditation on mindfulness of feeling tone.
Guided Meditation - Loving Kindness Towards Self (20 Mins)
October 16, 2023 18:53 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on metta, or loving kindness towards self. The phrases used are: May I be at ease. May I be at peace. May I be kind and gentle with myself. May I be filled with loving kindness.
Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Breathing (20 Mins)
October 16, 2023 18:29 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided mindfulness of breathing meditation.
Overview of the Brahmaviharas (Heart Practices)
October 04, 2023 13:52 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode, Andrew provides an overview of the Buddha's powerful teachings on the Four Brahmaviaras (The Heart Practices). These are sometimes referred to as the sublime states or the Four Immeasurables: Lovingkindness (Metta), Compassion (Karuna), Appreciative Joy (Mudita), and Equanimity (Uppekha). Enjoy!
Interdependence Day Retreat - Closing Talk - Ghost of Retreat Past, Present, & Future
September 27, 2023 15:26 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers the closing talk of WHMC's Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat held in Bay St. Louis, MS on July 6th-9th, 2023 with Flowering Lotus Meditation.
Interdependence Day Retreat - Second Morning Instructions - Compassion
September 13, 2023 13:54 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers an instructional talk and guided meditation on compassion. This talk was given as the second morning instructions of WHMC's Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat held in Bay St. Louis, MS on July 6th-9th, 2023 with Flowering Lotus Meditation. The phrases Mikey offers for the meditation are: May I open to any parts of myself that are hurting. May I care for any parts of myself that are hurting. May I be free from suffering.
Interdependence Day Retreat - First Evening Talk
September 06, 2023 12:59 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThe first evening of the Interdependence Weekend Retreat, Andrew talks about the Wisdom of Dissatisfaction and how the dharma encourages us to embrace the difficulties in our lives rather than always seeking to fix, manage, and control ourselves into being better versions of ourselves. Enjoy!
Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat - First Afternoon Instructions - Loving Kindness
August 30, 2023 13:48 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers an instructional talk and guided meditation on metta or loving kindness. This talk was given as the first afternoon instructions of WHMC's Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat held in Bay St. Louis, MS on July 6th-9th, 2023 with Flowering Lotus Meditation. The phrases Mikey offers for the meditation are: May I be at ease May I be at peace May I be kind and gentle with myself May I be filled with loving kindness
Interdependence Weekend Retreat - First Morning Instructions
August 23, 2023 20:33 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOn the first day of the WHMC Interdependence Weekend Retreat, Andrew offers instructions on mindfulness of breathing. Enjoy!
Taṇhā - The Cause Of Suffering (plus guided compassion meditation)
August 16, 2023 17:35 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode, Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on tanha which is the cause of suffering. Tanha is often translated to mean craving, thirst or addiction and is the second of the Four Noble Truths. The Four Noble Truths are: 1st Noble Truth (dukkha): There is pain, loss, sickness, and death in life. 2nd Noble Truth (taṇhā): The cause of suffering is reactive, repetitive craving. 3rd Noble Truth (nirodha): There is an end to suffering. 4th Noble Truth (magga): There is a path leading to ...
Mindfulness & The 3 Skills
August 09, 2023 15:08 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, Andrew talks about the 3 skills that we are essentially cultivating in our meditation practice: 1. concentration, 2. investigation, and 3. equanimity. These are three aspects of meditation that guide us to the liberating potential of the Buddha's teachings. Enjoy!
Creating A Beautiful Environment Within (plus R.A.I.N. meditation)
August 02, 2023 13:55 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on the 1st Noble Truth, the truth of dukkha. Dukkha is often translated as pain, suffering, or stress. This is what the Buddha described dukkha as in the Turning the Wheel of Dhamma Sutta: "This is dukkha: birth is dukkha, aging is dukkha, sickness is dukkha, death is dukkha, encountering what is not dear is dukkha, separation from what is dear is dukkha, not getting what one wants is dukkha." Mikey offers compassion, a loving relationship w...
The 3 Marks - Anatta
July 26, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAndrew finishes up the series on the Buddha's teaching of "The 3 Marks of Existence: Dukkha, Annica, and Anatta". In this talk he speaks on the topic of non-self. How can we take our thoughts, mind states, and emotions less personally and learn to relate to them with more open-ness and curiosity? This is the heart of the Buddha's liberating teaching on Anatta. Enjoy!
Through Discipline Comes Joy
June 28, 2023 15:09 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Jennifer Wang and Rev. Mikey Noechel team up to discuss the role of discipline in meditation practice. They explore how effect, integrity, and discipline brings upon spiritual joy. Peace & Love. Hope you enjoy! UPCOMING RETREAT: Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat: A Compassion Meditation Retreat with Andrew Chapman & Rev. Mikey Noechel July 6th - 9th, 2023 WILLIAM J. KELLEY RETREAT CENTER Bay St Louis, Mississippi Learn more & sign up at: https://www.floweringlotusmedi...
Interview with Flowering Lotus Meditation
June 14, 2023 15:40 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBFlowering Lotus Meditation will be hosting our Interdependence Day Compassion Meditation Retreat on July 6-9, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. In this episode, Beth Herzig from Flowering Lotus Meditation speaks with Rev. Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman about the upcoming retreat. Listen to find out: What's a compassion meditation retreat? How do we face life's suffering and pain? What is the point in experiencing pain? What's going on with Buddhism in the Southeast? This episode wa...
Mindfulness of The Mind
May 24, 2023 13:32 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. This talk is a part of a series on the Satipatthana Sutta which is the discourse of the four foundations of mindfulness. The four foundations are: 1st Foundation: Mindfulness of Body 2nd Foundation: Mindfulness of Feelings 3rd Foundation: Mindfulness of the Mind 4th Foundation: Mindfulness of the Dharma The Satipatthana Sutta can be viewed here: https://www....
The Three Marks - Dukkha & Craving (Part 1)
May 17, 2023 13:03 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, Andrew continues a series of talks on "The Three Marks of Existence". This is his second talk on "Dukkha", where we dive into the topic of craving and clinging. Enjoy!
The 3 Marks - Dukkha & The Wisdom of Dissatisfaction
May 03, 2023 13:49 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAndrew continues a series of talks on "The 3 Marks of Existence" speaking on the topic of Dukkha. Perhaps the first teaching that the Buddha offered was on the nature of our unhappiness and dissatisfaction in life, and his radical and somewhat paradoxical teaching of how embracing this aspect of our lives is actually a way to find deeper freedom and peace.
Engaged Buddhism in Difficult Times
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode Kit Canlas offers a talk on engaged Buddhism in response to the Nashville school shooting and the political violence which followed. Kit offers reflections on clear seeing, non-violence, compassion, spiritual urgency, and right action as a way to apply Buddhist principles in difficult times. UPCOMING RETREAT: Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat: A Compassion Meditation Retreat with Andrew Chapman & Rev. Mikey Noechel July 6th - 9th, 2023 WILLIAM J. KELLEY RETREAT ...
Mindfulness of Breathing- Satipatthana Sutta Series
April 19, 2023 15:59 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers instructions on mindfulness of breathing as it appears in the Satipatthana Sutta: "Herein, monks, a monk, having gone to the forest, to the foot of a tree or to an empty place, sits down with his legs crossed, keeps his body erect and his mindfulness alert. "Experiencing the whole (breath-) body, I shall breathe in," thus he trains himself. "Experiencing the whole (breath-) body, I shall breathe out," thus he trains himself. "Calming the activity ...
The 3 Marks - Impermanence of Self
April 05, 2023 13:52 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBAndrew continues a series of talks on the Buddha's teachings of the 3 Marks of Existence. How often do we suffer over the story the mind tells about ourselves? The endless comparisons, expectations, and negative self-talk. What if the Buddha told you that all of those stories are simply just thoughts? At first that may feel condescending, but once you sit in meditation and start taking the mind less personally, we can find so much freedom from its unhelpful stories and comments. Enjoy!
The 3 Marks - Impermanence is King!
March 30, 2023 13:48 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis is a continuation of a series of talks on the topic of "The 3 Marks of Existence". These are the essence of the Buddha's teachings: impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self. Andrew kicks it off by talking about how we can notice impermanence on every scale of our lives: macro (birth, aging, illness, and death), mezzo (changing events and experiences in our lives), and micro (moment to moment changes in our sensory experience and mind). In particular, Andrew highlights how the Budd...
The Three Marks of Existence Series!
March 22, 2023 12:53 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAndrew Chapman begins a series of talks on the 3 marks of existence, which are the 3 core insights realized through the Buddha's teachings and the practice of vipassana (insight meditation). The 3 marks are: Anicca, Dukkha, and Anatta, which roughly translate to mean: impermanent, imperfect, and impersonal. We're very excited for this series and hope you enjoy!
Satipatthana Sutta- Introduction & Overview
March 15, 2023 14:12 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel and Callan Dwan offer an introduction and overview of the Satipatthana Sutta. This discourse outlines the four foundations of mindfulness which are: 1st Foundation- Mindfulness of Breath & Body 2nd Foundation- Mindfulness of Feeling Tone 3rd Foundation- Mindfulness of Mind 4th Foundation- Mindfulness of Dhammas The Satipatthana Sutta is available here: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.010.nysa.html Thanks for listening. I hope you...
The Second Arrow
March 08, 2023 20:29 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, WHMC facilitator Maddie Finn offers a talk on "The Second Arrow". A teaching that brings clarity to the ways we can cause extra suffering and pain for ourselves. She touches on not only the basics of this profound teaching, but also how to implement it into practice both on and off the meditation cushion.
Viparinama Dukkha - When Things Fall Apart
February 15, 2023 14:35 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode WHMC facilitator Roy Wyman takes a deep dive into Viparinama Dukkha. He discusses how practicing with the understanding that all pleasant things are subject to change, can be a powerful vehicle for insight. Can we be willing to acknowledge that clinging to pleasant experiences and things will not bring lasting happiness?
Sublime States - Equanimity Part II
February 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode, guest facilitator, Jennifer Wang, and Andrew Chapman tag team a talk on equanimity. Jennifer starts off by talking about how equanimity fits into the larger scheme of the Heart Practices, as a balancing factor. Then, Andrew talks about the experience of equanimity as spaciousness and letting go of control. Lastly, Jennifer shares about the common misconceptions of equanimity and then Andrew outlines the practice and offers a guided meditation. Enjoy!
Sublime States - Equanimity
January 31, 2023 20:27 - 32 minutes - 30 MBin this talk, WHMC Facilitator Maddie Finn talk about equanimity. how do the Buddha's teachings and the meditation path that we're on help us develop more evenmindedness and balance with life's inevitable joys and sorrows? how do we find peace, even when life itself is not feeling very peaceful? this is the practice of equanimity: a deep abiding sense of steadiness inside of oneself. Enjoy!
Sublime States Series - Self-Compassion
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis is the second talk in a month of practice on compassion. Andrew discusses Self-Compassion and the 4 aspects of: Understanding, Empathy, Equanimity, and Compassion. Enjoy!
Sublime States Series - Metta - Viewing the World Through Kind Eyes
December 16, 2022 21:02 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis is the last talk in a month of practice focused on Metta - or lovingkindness. Andrew shares two practices: 1. Metta for a benefactor, and then 2. Viewing all experiences through lovingkindness. Enjoy!
The Sublime States Series - Overview of the Heart
December 07, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBAndrew begins a series of talks on the Brahmaviharas, sometimes referred to as The Heart Practices. These qualities of Lovingkindness, Compassion, Gratitude, and Equanimity are said to be sublime states that can be cultivated in one's heart and practiced in all aspects of life. Among the many beautiful teachings the Buddha offers, perhaps the heart practices are the most accessible and immediately beneficial for transforming suffering into peace and liberation from reactive habits of body, s...
The Four Noble Truths and RAIN Meditation
November 09, 2022 23:46 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman team up to offer a talk on the 4 Noble Truths and a guided meditation on R.A.I.N. The Four Noble Truths are: 1. There is pain and difficulty in life. Embrace this truth. 2. Reactive and repetitive craving is the cause of suffering. Let go of reactivity. 3. There is an end to suffering. See the freedom. 4. The eightfold path is the path away from suffering. Act in accordance to the eightfold path. R.A.I.N. stands for Recognize, Allow, Inv...
Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - Opening Up with Curiosity Talk & Instructions
November 03, 2022 21:29 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBOn the final full day of retreat, Andrew offers the afternoon instructions for the group to practice for the remainder of the day. He talks about dropping the concentration meditation practice and opening up to experience with curiosity. Enjoy!
Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - Mindfulness of The Mind
October 26, 2022 22:18 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. This talk was given at the Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat in Bay St. Louis, MS on Sept. 1st-5th, 2022. Enjoy!
Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - You've Been Set Up!
October 20, 2022 17:34 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBOn the second evening of the five day Wild Heart Meditation Center residential retreat, Andrew talks about how we've been set up for survival rather than happiness. He talks about the Buddha's teaching on the second noble truth, how craving and clinging cause suffering, and how we often, unknowingly, exchange short term pleasure for long term unhappiness in our lives... and how we can break that cycle through mindfulness. enjoy!