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Wisdom

Wild Heart Meditation Center - April 24, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
Andrew Chapman discusses Buddhist wisdom as it pertains to the ten paramis. The ten paramis are:  generosity, ethics, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, determination, lovingkindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based ...

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The Importance of Self Compassion (talk and guided meditation)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - April 17, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses the importance of self compassion and how caring for yourself is an offering to everyone in your life. The guided meditation begins at 30:48. Enjoy!   Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmedita...

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Dying Unconfused With Loving Kindness

Wild Heart Meditation Center - April 10, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode guest facilitator Richie Essenburg gives a talk on loving kindness meditation or metta. Richie is the founder of Mindful Marietta (https://www.meetup.com/mindful-marietta-meetup-group/) in Marietta, GA. Enjoy!  Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community base...

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The Three Marks of Existence

Wild Heart Meditation Center - April 03, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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://w...

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Friendship - Kaliyanamitta

Wild Heart Meditation Center - March 20, 2024 15:53 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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 WHM...

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A Fresh Start: Embracing Beginner's Mind

Wild Heart Meditation Center - February 28, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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.wildhear...

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The Five Spiritual Faculties

Wild Heart Meditation Center - February 14, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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...

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Two Kinds of Thought

Wild Heart Meditation Center - February 07, 2024 16:02 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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:/...

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The Middle Path

Wild Heart Meditation Center - January 24, 2024 14:48 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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...

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Guided Meditation - Equanimity (20 mins)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - January 15, 2024 23:49 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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. http...

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The Naked Mind

Wild Heart Meditation Center - January 10, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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.wild...

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Embrace Your Inner Demons

Wild Heart Meditation Center - January 03, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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. 

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Sutta Study - The Second Arrow

Wild Heart Meditation Center - December 20, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
Apologies 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 ...

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A Brief History of Buddhism

Wild Heart Meditation Center - December 14, 2023 16:28 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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 m...

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Guided Meditation - Mudita, Sympathetic Joy (20 mins)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - December 11, 2023 21:05 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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...

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Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of the Mind (20 Mins)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - December 11, 2023 20:53 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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!  

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Radical Acceptance

Wild Heart Meditation Center - November 22, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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! 

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Guided Meditation - Compassion for Self (20 Mins)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - November 13, 2023 18:40 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In 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 

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Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Feeling Tone (20 Min)

Wild Heart Meditation Center - November 13, 2023 18:40 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode WH facilitator Madeline Finn offers a guided meditation on mindfulness of feeling tone. 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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