Wild Heart Meditation Center
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 181 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 Power of Thoughts & Perceptions
February 24, 2019 20:02 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBAndrew offers some practical perspectives on engaging skillfully with distortions of thought and perception through mindfulness practice. He shares about how the goal of mindfulness is to cultivate a wise view of the world (to see things as they are, instead of how we want them to be). Enjoy!
Craving... And its End
February 17, 2019 20:22 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBAndrew shares some reflections on the Buddha's personal path to awakening - leaving the comfort of worldly pleasures in seek of deeper abiding fulfillment. He discusses how the Buddha uncovered the cause of much of human dissatisfaction to be led by a seemingly unquenchable desire for things to be different than the way they are in the present experience - this is what is called, tanha, or craving. The Buddha taught a way of cultivating a deeper sense of abiding happiness that is not depende...
Dukkha... What is it good for?
January 20, 2019 21:23 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAndrew discusses one of the most essential of the Buddha's teachings: the reflection into the nature of dukkha -- dis-ease, stress, & dissatisfaction. How do we learn to cope with the inherent fragility and unpredictability of living in a world that is ruled by ever-changing conditions? Learning to embrace the vulnerability of the human condition is the heart of the Buddhist quest for awakening. Seeing clearly into the nature of reactivity in the mind and learning to embrace what is, instead...
A New Year Reflection: Resolution & Intention
December 30, 2018 17:52 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAndrew offers some reflections on setting intentions for the New Year & recommitting to spiritual practice.
Kindness as a Path to Freedom
December 16, 2018 20:12 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAndrew discusses the Buddha's teachings on "Metta" (loving-kindness). The Buddha taught kindness as a path to having a liberated heart and mind; the following talk discusses some of the ways of approaching this practice in daily life. Enjoy!
The Self: Breaking it Down (Part Two)
December 09, 2018 20:05 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBAndrew continues a discussion on the Buddha's liberating teaching of "not-self". He describes how our sense of self arises through what the Buddha refers to as the "5 bundles" - form, feeling, perception, sankhara (inclinations / impulses), and consciousness.
The Self: Building it up & Breaking it down
December 02, 2018 22:21 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAndrew discusses one of the Buddha's most foundational teachings, Anatta, or "not-self". Not-self is a practice of understanding that by clinging on to and seeking lasting security in temporary roles and identities causes suffering in our lives. Somewhat paradoxically, the Buddha also taught the importance of creating a healthy sense of self by forming relationships with wise people, practicing service, and practicing skillful habits in our lives. In this talk, Andrew riffs on some of the th...
Part Two - The Psychological Benefits of Gratitude - Sympathetic Joy
November 25, 2018 20:13 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAndrew continues a two part series of talks on Gratitude. This time, he talk at length about the practice of sympathetic joy (pali sanskrit - "Mudita). Sympathetic joy is the practice of taking active delight in the joy of others.
The Psychological Benefits of Gratitude
November 22, 2018 01:09 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAndrew discusses the key role of gratitude in developing inner and outer wellbeing. He talks about the neuroscience and psychological research surrounding cultivating gratitude in one's life.
Maranasati: Mindfulness of Death
November 19, 2018 02:33 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBMikey Noechel discusses the practice of Maranasati, mindfulness of death.
The Power of Intention
November 12, 2018 01:23 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode, Andrew discusses the role of intention in spiritual practice. He discusses three functions of intention: moment-to-moment decision-making, determination, and living with integrity & wisdom.
The Real F-Word: Faith...
November 04, 2018 22:43 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, Andrew discusses the key role of "faith" on the spiritual path. Although faith can be a hard sell for many of us, especially for those who have appreciation for the Dharma's largely non-theistic approach to practice and whom are largely skeptics of dogmatism. Faith is essential for the development of motivation, direction, and perseverance on the spiritual path. Enjoy!
The Seven Factors of Awakening
October 21, 2018 17:39 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, Andrew discusses "The Seven Factors of Awakening": Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy, Piti, Tranquility, Concentration, & Equanimity. Although we may not explicitly develop these qualities, these 7 factors are fundamental in the the development of a meditation practice. Enjoy!
Engaging With Difficult People in Difficult Times (Part 2)
October 14, 2018 22:27 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBAndrew finishes a two part series on the topic of "engaging with difficult people during difficult times". In this episode, he discusses how we can use Buddhist practices and principles to engage with those difficult people in our lives -- both the "close" difficult people, as well as the "far away" difficult people.
Engaging With Difficult People in Difficult Times (Part 1)
October 07, 2018 22:21 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBAndrew starts a two-part series on the topic of "Engaging with difficult people during difficult times". In this episode, he talks about what it means to practice "engaged Buddhism" and how to bring one's mindfulness practice to the greater social, political, and economic issues facing our world.
The Third Teaching: Awakening - Extinguishing The Fire of Reactivity
September 10, 2018 00:08 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAndrew discusses many themes of "awakening". He discusses the practical role of awakening in extinguishing the fires of reactivity in our day-to-day lives.
The Second Teaching (cont'd): Abandoning the Three Flavors of Craving
September 03, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBAndrew discusses the three flavors of craving: craving for sensory pleasure, craving "to become" someone, and the craving for non-existence. Enjoy!
The Second Teaching: The Second Arrow - Craving & Clinging
August 26, 2018 22:24 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAndrew continues a series of talks on the foundational Buddhist teachings. This time, he discusses the 2nd Noble Truth -- craving & clinging. How do we compulsively react to our desires and resist experiences to create suffering in our lives? And, how do we learn to abandon our reactivity?
The First Teaching (cont'd): The 3 Flavors of "dukkha"
August 23, 2018 22:17 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAndrew continues a series of talks on the foundational Buddhist teachings: the 4 noble truths. In this talk, he discusses the 3 flavors of "dukkha" -- how do we come to fully understand the ways that we suffer in our lives? what are the flavors of stress in our lives?
The First Teaching: To Fully Know "dukkha"
August 12, 2018 16:55 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAndrew reflects on the Buddha's first teaching after his awakening. He discusses the foundational teaching of turning towards the suffering and stress in our life, and how, although it can seem morbid and counter-intuitive at first glance, this honest reflection of dukkha is really a path towards greater freedom in our lives.
Buddhism - Myth & History
August 05, 2018 16:46 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBAndrew shares the hagiography (myth) of the Buddha's awakening & then discusses the historical context of the Buddha's teachings. In this talk, we take a deeper look into 'why the Buddha taught the way that he did'. Enjoy!
Mindfulness of Mind: Emotions & The Stories They Tell
July 31, 2018 02:47 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MBAndrew discusses how to work with difficult emotions and how to better understand the beliefs and stories that activate and perpetuate destructive emotions. Enjoy!
A Personal Reflection on Dharma
July 29, 2018 17:03 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWHMC guiding teacher, Andrew Chapman, shares his personal experience with coming into Dharma practice -- from early life, through drug addiction, to the present day.
Scott Tusa & Andrew Chapman - Views... What are they good for?
July 15, 2018 21:28 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBAndrew Chapman and Scott Tusa discuss the role of View & Intention on the path towards liberation. Enjoy!
Guest Teacher - Scott Tusa - Working Skillfully With Emotions
July 13, 2018 20:59 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBVisiting teacher, Scott Tusa, speaks at Against the Stream Nashville, discussing Buddhist methods for working skillfully with emotions. Enjoy!
Mindfulness of Mind: An Overview
July 08, 2018 16:53 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBAndrew continues a non-traditional series of talks on the 4 foundations of mindfulness. In this episode, he discusses Mindfulness of Mind, looking at how the 3 poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion cloud our mind and perpetuate suffering in our lives.
Mindfulness of Feeling: Finding Contentment
July 01, 2018 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAndrew offers another discussion on feeling tone, but diverts from the traditional discourses to discuss the importance of "finding contentment" through presence, awareness, and acceptance.
Mindfulness of Feeling: Working With Pain
June 25, 2018 00:58 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBAndrew provides a brief overview of the second foundation of mindfulness and provides some meditative techniques for working with pain.
Mindfulness of Body (Part 2): In The Buddha's Words
June 11, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, Andrew expands on last week's talk, discussing the Buddha's instructions on establishing embodied awareness. He talks about mindfulness of body through the topics of "seclusion", "mindfulness of breathing", and "liberating insight".
Mindfulness of Body: 3 Benefits of Embodied Awareness
June 04, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAndrew begins a series of talks on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. He kicks it off by discussing some practical benefits of living with embodied awareness.
Going Forth: From Home to Homelessness
May 28, 2018 00:49 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBAndrew gives a weird talk on the theme of "Going Forth: From home to homelessness", discussing how we can learn how to let go of societal expectations and live with more individual purpose and authenticity. Enjoy!
Wise Intention
May 28, 2018 00:06 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBMikey Noechel discusses the Second Factor of the Eightfold Path, Wise Intention. Mikey specifically covers the intentions of renunciation, good will, and non-harming.
For The Purpose of Liberation
May 23, 2018 17:44 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBAndrew discusses the practice of mindfulness for the purpose of liberation! Enjoy!
Toxic Masculinity
May 22, 2018 00:49 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn 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 emotional detachment, hyper competitiveness, aggression, intimidation, violence, and sexual objectification, which help define toxic masculinity.
Knoxville - Buddhist Perspectives on Addiction & Recovery
May 20, 2018 16:41 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBAndrew shares an overview of Buddhist perspectives on Addiction & Recovery from a day workshop in Knoxville on 5/20/18. Enjoy!!
Asheville Retreat - Opening Talk
May 19, 2018 16:26 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAndrew sets up some themes on awakening, wisdom & compassion for a day retreat in Asheville, NC on 5/19/18. Enjoy!
The Five Hindrances: Doubt
May 07, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBAndrew 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 awakening. Enjoy!
The Five Hindrances: Lethargy & Restlessness
April 30, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBAndrew 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 states of mind.
The Five Hindrances: Craving & Clinging
April 26, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBAndrew continues a series of talks on the Five Hindrances, discussing "craving & clinging".
The Five Hindrances: Aversion, Anger, & Resentment
April 23, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBAndrew 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 ;)
Guided Meditation: Integrating Heart & Mind
April 21, 2018 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAndrew offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21, "Integrating Heart & Mind".
Guided Meditation: Finding A Ground
April 21, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBAndrew Chapman offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21/18, "Finding A Ground".
Awakening into Action
April 08, 2018 23:02 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAwakening 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 activity of our thoughts, speech, and mind -- it is a behavior. In this episode, Andrew discusses the variety of activities that contribute to our awakening process.
Compassion: Understanding & Caring
March 25, 2018 22:56 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAndrew 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 both serve as essential aspects of the path to awakening.
Being Present with What's Pleasant
March 18, 2018 17:33 - 33 minutes - 31 MBBuddhism 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 & sympathetic joy -- how to be present with the goodness of our lives and the lives of others. Enjoy!
Exploring the Heart Practices
February 25, 2018 19:08 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAndrew offers an overview and instructions on the four heart practices.
Buddhism Without Borders
February 18, 2018 19:28 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAndrew speaks on the topic of "Buddhism Without Borders". Enjoy!!
Open To It All: The Wisdom of Dissatisfaction
February 11, 2018 18:57 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAndrew 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.
Urgency, Effort, Persistance, & Patience
January 31, 2018 20:24 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAndrew discusses the role of energy & effort in the Buddhist path of practice, in particular, looking at the qualities of urgency, applied effort, persistence, & patience.
Personal Reflections: Why Practice Buddhism??
January 28, 2018 21:22 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBAndrew 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 faith & encouragement on the path.