Wild Heart Meditation Center

Wild 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.

Mindfulness: The Four Applications of Sati

In this episode Mikey offers a talk on the four applications of mindfulness, which are: simple awareness, protective awareness, introspective awareness, and contemplative awareness. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

11-06
23:45

The Parami of Equanimity

In this episode Andrew Chapman offers a dharma talk on the Buddhist parami of equanimity. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

10-23
39:19

How Did We Get Here? What Are We Doing? Where Are We Going?

In this episode Rachael Tanner-Smith asks the questions: Did We Get Here? What Are We Doing? Where Are We Going?Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

10-09
32:26

The Dharma of Happiness

In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on how happiness is a natural outcome of our dharma practice. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

10-02
25:33

Metta - Loving Kindness (talk and guided meditation

In this episode Roy "MeeMaw" Wyamn offers a talk and guided meditation on loving kindness or metta. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation 

09-25
01:03:33

Making The Right Decision

In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses how use the dharma as a guideline for making challenging life decision. Enjoy !Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

08-21
41:35

Sh*t Life Syndrome & The Dharma of Desire

In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses chanda or wholesome desire and how it relates to the core teachings of the Buddha through topics such as: shit life syndrome, Disney World, the four noble truths, and the five hinderances. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

08-07
31:16

Freeing the Heart from Guilt & Shame (talk & meditation)

In this episode Maddie Finn offers a talk and guided meditation on Buddhist practices for freeing the heart from guilt and shame.Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation 

07-31
53:37

Loving Kindness & Addiction Recovery (talk & guided meditation)

In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation on loving kindness and addiction recovery. The phrases he uses are: May you be at ease. May you be at peace. May you be kind and gentle with yourself. May you be filled with loving kindness.Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation 

07-24
39:09

Mindfulness: Stress Reduction or Stress Elimination?

In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses a verity of applications and motivations for practicing mindfulness meditation. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgPaypal: https://whm.center/donateVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartmeditationFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

07-17
44:26

Mindfulness of Mind

In this episode Maddie Finn offers a talk and guided meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgPaypal: https://whm.center/donateVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashvilleFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation 

07-12
59:28

Mindfulness of Death - Maranasati

Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation of maranasati or mindfulness of death.Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgPaypal: https://whm.center/donateVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashvilleFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation 

07-03
42:04

Me, Myself, & I: The Layers of Selfing

In this episode Roy Wyman discusses the Buddhist concept of anatta or not self. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin 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/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

06-26
52:00

The Parami of Resolve

In this episode Rachael Tanner Smith offers a dharma talk on the Buddhist parami of resolve. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, loving kindness, and equanimity. 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/donatePaypal: https://whm.center/donateVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

06-19
29:16

The Parami of Truthfulness

Andrew Chapman offers a talk on the parami of truthfulness. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgPaypal: https://whm.center/donateVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashvilleFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

06-05
42:45

The Parami of Patience

In this episode Wild Heart Facilitator Maddie Finn offers a talk on the parami of patience. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Centerin 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/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

05-29
30:45

Birth, Aging, Sickness, & Death

Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and reflection on birth, aging, sickness, and death, and how they relate to the first noble truth of dukkha, as well the five daily remembrances.The five daily remembrances are:I am of the nature to age. I have not gone beyond aging.I am of the nature to grow ill. I have not gone beyond illness.I am of the nature to die. I have not gone beyond death.I will be separated from everything and everyone I hold dear.My only true possession is my actions.Wild Heart Meditation Centerin 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/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

05-22
40:16

The Four Noble Truths & Addiction Recovery

Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses the four noble truths and how they can be supportive in addiction recovery. The sutta Mikey references can be found here: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn56/sn56.011.than.htmlWild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgPaypal: https://whm.center/donateVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashvilleFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

05-01
32:50

Wisdom

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 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/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

04-24
40:53

The Importance of Self Compassion (talk and guided meditation)

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.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/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation 

04-17
54:32

marianne pura

Namaste guys! Really appreciate your talk. You spoke the words of the heart and mind connection in an articulate in such a simple,kind and gentle way the complex relation of the heart and mind. Big love and gratitude from Hackney,East London.UK

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