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Guided Meditation - Loving Kindness Towards Self (20 Mins)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - October 16, 2023 18:53 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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.  

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Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Breathing (20 Mins)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - October 16, 2023 18:29 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided mindfulness of breathing meditation. 

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Talk: Genuine happiness

Dave Smith Dharma - October 13, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Talk number 3, form Vallecitos retreat, October 1-8. 

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Talk: The sacred mystery of awareness

Dave Smith Dharma - October 12, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Talk 2 from Vallecitos retreat, October 1-8. 

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Talk: A beautifully natural experience

Dave Smith Dharma - October 11, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This is the first talk from Vallecitos nature retreat. October 1-8. 

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Overview of the Brahmaviharas (Heart Practices)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - October 04, 2023 13:52 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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 ...

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Interdependence Day Retreat - Closing Talk - Ghost of Retreat Past, Present, & Future

Wild Heart Meditation Center - September 27, 2023 15:26 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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. 

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Feeling tone/ overview of practice

Dave Smith Dharma - September 22, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Overview of feeling tone/vedana. Second foundation of mindfulness. 

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effort/hindrances/awakening: talk

Dave Smith Dharma - September 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Talk 2 from Southern Dharma metta-vipassana retreat. 

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Suffering: talk

Dave Smith Dharma - September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Talk 1 from Southern Dharma metta-vipassana retreat (May 2023). Refections on suffering/dukkha. 

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30 years in the Dharma: talk

Dave Smith Dharma - September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This talk was given at Vallecitos on September 11, 2023. Dave offers some reflection on 30 years in the Dharma. Photo of Dave and Steven Smith, Thailand 2014. 

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Interdependence Day Retreat - Second Morning Instructions - Compassion

Wild Heart Meditation Center - September 13, 2023 13:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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...

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Interdependence Day Retreat - First Evening Talk

Wild Heart Meditation Center - September 06, 2023 12:59 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
The 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!

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Dharma of Addiction: Talk

Dave Smith Dharma - September 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
We have stopped uploading talks to our Buddhist Recovery Podcast. I will slowly be moving those talks to this podcast. I added this first as it was, by far, the most dowloaded episode. Also, we will be launching a secular dharma foundation podcast in November so stay tuned. For more on programs:...

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Right View: talk

Dave Smith Dharma - September 05, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Not sure when this talk was given. It just popped up in my Itunes, so I thought I would share.  For more on my various programs: https://linktr.ee/davesmithdharma

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Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat - First Afternoon Instructions - Loving Kindness

Wild Heart Meditation Center - August 30, 2023 13:48 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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 Meditatio...

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Path and View: Talk

Dave Smith Dharma - August 30, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Talk number three from the Big Bear mentoring retreat. Perspectives on path and view. 

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The present alone, is our happiness: talk

Dave Smith Dharma - August 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Talk one from mentoring retreat at Big Bear Retreat Center.  Consider joining the Dave Smith Dharma mentoring program HERE

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What is the Secular Dharma Foundation?

Dave Smith Dharma - August 28, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This short talk offers some overview on the background and upcoming programs offered by the Secular Dharma Foundation.  You can register for the Mindfulness Based Ethical Living Program (MBEL) HERE.

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Interdependence Weekend Retreat - First Morning Instructions

Wild Heart Meditation Center - August 23, 2023 20:33 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
On the first day of the WHMC Interdependence Weekend Retreat, Andrew offers instructions on mindfulness of breathing. Enjoy!

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Taṇhā - The Cause Of Suffering (plus guided compassion meditation)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - August 16, 2023 17:35 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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...

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Equanimity: guided

Dave Smith Dharma - August 10, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Guided equanimity practice.

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Yoga Rebellion: Challenging Yoga Stereotypes with Punk Rock Yoga

The Punks Unite Podcast - Health + Wellness for Rebels - August 09, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes
Have you ever thought of yoga as a practice solely for women, hippies, or vegans? Or perhaps you believe it's only for the affluent or those seeking spiritual enlightenment? Well, prepare to have your preconceptions shattered! Punk Rock Yoga is here to disrupt these stereotypes and create a spac...

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Mindfulness & The 3 Skills

Wild Heart Meditation Center - August 09, 2023 15:08 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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!

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Sound and Fury: The Role of Punk Music in Punk Rock Yoga

The Punks Unite Podcast - Health + Wellness for Rebels - August 02, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes
Hey, friends! Ready to explore the unconventional intersection of punk culture and wellness? In this video, I'm diving into an exciting element that sets Punk Rock Yoga apart from traditional yoga – punk rock music! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your favorite punk rock ...

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Creating A Beautiful Environment Within (plus R.A.I.N. meditation)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - August 02, 2023 13:55 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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, sickne...

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TRAILER - Series 4 – Summer Bites

The Punks Unite Podcast - Health + Wellness for Rebels - July 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute
Over the summer, I’ve got a new series called Punks Unite Summer Bites, which are short episodes that uncover the unconventional intersections of punk culture and wellness. From punk rock yoga and body positivity to the mental health benefits of punk shows and DIY health, the series disrupts nor...

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The 3 Marks - Anatta

Wild Heart Meditation Center - July 26, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
Andrew 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...

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Mindfulness and the 4 truths: Talk

Dave Smith Dharma - July 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This is the teaching audio from the 1/2 day work shop on mindfulness and the four noble truths. It was done thru the: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/ This is the preliminary teaching that sits at the foundation of mindfulness based ethical living (MBEL). Registration is open for the 8...

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Hildegard von Bingen: A Pioneer in Holistic Health

The Punks Unite Podcast - Health + Wellness for Rebels - July 19, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes
Dive into the wisdom of Hildegard von Bingen, a beacon of female empowerment in medicine. Amid the male-dominated medical narratives, Hildegard's story shines, illuminating the enduring value of holistic health. Who is Hildegard? A 12th-century German abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, heal...