Wild Heart Meditation Center

In this episode Mikey Noechel discusses ways to meet Mara or difficult mind states with compassion.  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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook...

In this episode, guest teacher, Chris Benitez from Albuquerque Insight Meditation Center discusses "Imposter Syndrome". 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Face...

In the episode Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation of the five remembrances which are: I am subject to aging, have not gone beyond aging. I am subject to illness, have not gone beyond illness. I am subject to death, have not gone beyond death. I will grow separate from all that is dear to me. I am the owner of my actions, heir to my actions, born of my actions, related through my actions, and...

This is a special episode from the Buddhist Recovery Podcast with Dave Smith. Andrew's long-time friend and teacher, Dave Smith, interviews him about all things Buddhism and Recovery. 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: https://www...

In this episode Mikey Noechel explores the topics of reincarnation, rebirth, transmigration of the soul and rebirth linking consciousness. This episode is inspired by the Netflix series Surviving Death episode 6 which covers reincarnation. Peace & Love.  Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you...

In this episode, Andrew discusses the essential Buddhist teachings of the Five Aggregates and Anatta ("not-self"). Rather than a philosophical or intellectual undertaking, the Buddha encourages meditators to contemplate the impermanent and impersonal nature of the mind-body process. Through our investigation of the causes and conditions that make up our direct experience, we come to see the nature...

In this episode Mikey Noechel offers a reflection on the Metta Sutta, the Buddha's discourse on loving kindness.  Metta Sutta: This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech, Humble and not conceited, Contented and easily satisfied, Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Pe...

In this minisode, Andrew breaks down Alan Watts teaching on the "Backwards Law: the desire for a more positive experience is a negative experience, and the acceptance of a negative experience is a positive experience." He talks about the cultivation of "equanimity", and how this is developed in a practical way through meditation. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community base...

This is a Dharma Minisode on Buddhist Ethics and the 5 precepts! We are going to be releasing Dharma talks each week, some of which will be live and some will be shorter recorded talks on a variety of Dharma topics. 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 finan...

In this episode, Andrew discusses the Buddhist Heart Practice of "Compassion". He speaks about compassion as a "radical act" that comes from letting go of fixing or solving our problems and coming into a space of deeper intimacy with the pain and difficulties that we face in our lives. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmedi...

In this episode, Andrew speaks on the topic of "Breaking the Addiction to the Thinking Mind". He discusses what happens when we get lost in thought, and how meditation helps us to break out of the repetitive cycle of suffering that comes from getting lost in thought. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DO...

In this episode, Andrew discusses one of the most fundamental Buddhist teachings, "The 3 Marks of Existence": the impermanent, impersonal, and imperfect nature of reality. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditatio...

Andrew offers the final dharma talk of the retreat on the topic of "awakening". 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashvil...

On the second full day of the retreat, Mikey talks about the practice of self-compassion. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHe...

In this series of talks from the recent WHMC retreat, Andrew offers a talk on the 3rd Foundation of Mindfulness. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: h...

In this series from the recent WHMC retreat, Mikey offers a dharma talk on the topic of "seeing clearly & responding wisely". 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials...

On the first afternoon of the recent WHMC retreat, Andrew offers an overview and instructions on Metta - loving-kindness meditation. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials...

In this series of talks from WHMC's recent residential retreat, Mikey starts off the first morning with instructions on establishing the first foundation of mindfulness - breath and body awareness. 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: http...

In this episode, Andrew discusses the 7 factors of awakening: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration and equanimity. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow...

In this episode, Andrew discusses many facets of "Wise Effort"-- the sixth factor of the eightfold path. He talks about the importance of "resolve" and having a strong commitment to spiritual practice. He also details the nuance of developing a "gentle approach" to investigating mind states during meditation, and the difference between discernment v. self-judgement. Finally, he discusses the "Four...

Andrew continues on the theme of "Wise View", speaking on the topic of "The Four Noble Truths". 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Andrew discusses the first of the eightfold path factors, "Wise View". He discusses the role of meditation in breaking out of habitual patterns of reactivity in our lives. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditatio...

Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on equanimity, or balance between pleasure and pain. I feel you. I know you. I care about you. I appreciate you. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate...

Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on gratitude towards self. May I appreciate the joy and happiness I experience. May my happiness and success continue to grow. May I be filled with gratitude. 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: ht...

Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on compassion towards self. May I open up to the pain and difficulties in my life. May I care for the pain and difficulties in my life. May I be free from suffering. 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 vi...