Wild Heart Meditation Center

By Andrew Chapman, Rev. Mikey Noechel

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What's Wild Heart Meditation Center about?

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.

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Wild Heart Meditation Center episodes:

04.24.2024
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 Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville,...
04.17.2024
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...
04.10.2024
Dying Unconfused With Loving Kindness
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 based in Nashville,...
04.03.2024
The Three Marks of Existence
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...
03.27.2024
No Self, No Problem
In this episode guest facilitator Justin Otto gives a talk on anatta, or selflessness. Justin is the founder of Gulf Coast Dharma (https://gulfcoastdharma.org) in Pensacola, FL and is the host of the Dharma Junkie Podcast. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center...
03.20.2024
Friendship - Kaliyanamitta
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 WHMC financially please...
02.28.2024
A Fresh Start: Embracing Beginner's Mind
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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials! Facebook:...
02.14.2024
The Five Spiritual Faculties
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 to support WHMC...
02.07.2024
Two Kinds of Thought
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://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you...
01.24.2024
The Middle Path
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...
01.15.2024
Guided Meditation - Equanimity (20 mins)
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...
01.10.2024
The Naked Mind
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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow...
01.03.2024
Embrace Your Inner Demons
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...
12.20.2023
Sutta Study - The Second Arrow
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...
12.14.2023
A Brief History of Buddhism
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...
12.11.2023
Guided Meditation - Mudita, Sympathetic Joy (20 mins)
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...
12.11.2023
Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of the Mind (20 Mins)
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!
11.22.2023
Radical Acceptance
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!
11.13.2023
Guided Meditation - Compassion for Self (20 Mins)
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...
11.13.2023
Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Feeling Tone (20 Min)
In this episode WH facilitator Madeline Finn offers a guided meditation on mindfulness of feeling tone.
10.16.2023
Guided Meditation - Loving Kindness Towards Self (20 Mins)
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...
10.16.2023
Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Breathing (20 Mins)
In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided mindfulness of breathing meditation.
10.04.2023
Overview of the Brahmaviharas (Heart Practices)
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...
09.27.2023
Interdependence Day Retreat - Closing Talk - Ghost of Retreat Past, Present, & Future
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.
09.13.2023
Interdependence Day Retreat - Second Morning Instructions - Compassion
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,...
09.06.2023
Interdependence Day Retreat - First Evening Talk
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...
08.30.2023
Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat - First Afternoon Instructions - Loving Kindness
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...
08.23.2023
Interdependence Weekend Retreat - First Morning Instructions
On the first day of the WHMC Interdependence Weekend Retreat, Andrew offers instructions on mindfulness of breathing. Enjoy!
08.16.2023
Taṇhā - The Cause Of Suffering (plus guided compassion meditation)
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...
08.09.2023
Mindfulness & The 3 Skills
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...
08.02.2023
Creating A Beautiful Environment Within (plus R.A.I.N. meditation)
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...
07.26.2023
The 3 Marks - Anatta
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...
06.28.2023
Through Discipline Comes Joy
In this episode Jennifer Wang and Rev. Mikey Noechel team up to discuss the role of discipline in meditation practice. They explore how effect, integrity, and discipline brings upon spiritual joy. Peace & Love. Hope you enjoy! UPCOMING RETREAT: Interdependence...
06.14.2023
Interview with Flowering Lotus Meditation
Flowering Lotus Meditation will be hosting our Interdependence Day Compassion Meditation Retreat on July 6-9, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. In this episode, Beth Herzig from Flowering Lotus Meditation speaks with Rev. Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman about the...
05.24.2023
Mindfulness of The Mind
In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. This talk is a part of a series on the Satipatthana Sutta which is the discourse of the four...
05.17.2023
The Three Marks - Dukkha & Craving (Part 1)
In this episode, Andrew continues a series of talks on "The Three Marks of Existence". This is his second talk on "Dukkha", where we dive into the topic of craving and clinging. Enjoy!
05.03.2023
The 3 Marks - Dukkha & The Wisdom of Dissatisfaction
Andrew continues a series of talks on "The 3 Marks of Existence" speaking on the topic of Dukkha. Perhaps the first teaching that the Buddha offered was on the nature of our unhappiness and dissatisfaction in life, and his radical...
04.26.2023
Engaged Buddhism in Difficult Times
In this episode Kit Canlas offers a talk on engaged Buddhism in response to the Nashville school shooting and the political violence which followed. Kit offers reflections on clear seeing, non-violence, compassion, spiritual urgency, and right action as a way...
04.19.2023
Mindfulness of Breathing- Satipatthana Sutta Series
In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers instructions on mindfulness of breathing as it appears in the Satipatthana Sutta: "Herein, monks, a monk, having gone to the forest, to the foot of a tree or to an empty place, sits...
04.05.2023
The 3 Marks - Impermanence of Self
Andrew continues a series of talks on the Buddha's teachings of the 3 Marks of Existence. How often do we suffer over the story the mind tells about ourselves? The endless comparisons, expectations, and negative self-talk. What if the Buddha...
03.30.2023
The 3 Marks - Impermanence is King!
This is a continuation of a series of talks on the topic of "The 3 Marks of Existence". These are the essence of the Buddha's teachings: impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self. Andrew kicks it off by talking about how we can...
03.22.2023
The Three Marks of Existence Series!
Andrew Chapman begins a series of talks on the 3 marks of existence, which are the 3 core insights realized through the Buddha's teachings and the practice of vipassana (insight meditation). The 3 marks are: Anicca, Dukkha, and Anatta, which...
03.15.2023
Satipatthana Sutta- Introduction & Overview
In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel and Callan Dwan offer an introduction and overview of the Satipatthana Sutta. This discourse outlines the four foundations of mindfulness which are: 1st Foundation- Mindfulness of Breath & Body 2nd Foundation- Mindfulness of Feeling Tone 3rd Foundation-...
03.08.2023
The Second Arrow
In this episode, WHMC facilitator Maddie Finn offers a talk on "The Second Arrow". A teaching that brings clarity to the ways we can cause extra suffering and pain for ourselves. She touches on not only the basics of this...
02.22.2023
The Five Spiritual Faculties
In this episode Rev. Mikey Noe and Callan Dawn offer a talk on the Five Spiritual Faculties which are: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. Enjoy!
02.15.2023
Viparinama Dukkha - When Things Fall Apart
In this episode WHMC facilitator Roy Wyman takes a deep dive into Viparinama Dukkha. He discusses how practicing with the understanding that all pleasant things are subject to change, can be a powerful vehicle for insight. Can we be willing...
02.08.2023
Sublime States - Equanimity Part II
In this episode, guest facilitator, Jennifer Wang, and Andrew Chapman tag team a talk on equanimity. Jennifer starts off by talking about how equanimity fits into the larger scheme of the Heart Practices, as a balancing factor. Then, Andrew talks...
01.31.2023
Sublime States - Equanimity
in this talk, WHMC Facilitator Maddie Finn talk about equanimity. how do the Buddha's teachings and the meditation path that we're on help us develop more evenmindedness and balance with life's inevitable joys and sorrows? how do we find peace,...
12.21.2022
Sublime States Series - Self-Compassion
This is the second talk in a month of practice on compassion. Andrew discusses Self-Compassion and the 4 aspects of: Understanding, Empathy, Equanimity, and Compassion. Enjoy!
12.16.2022
Sublime States Series - Metta - Viewing the World Through Kind Eyes
This is the last talk in a month of practice focused on Metta - or lovingkindness. Andrew shares two practices: 1. Metta for a benefactor, and then 2. Viewing all experiences through lovingkindness. Enjoy!

What's Wild Heart Meditation Center about?

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Wild Heart Meditation Center episodes:

Wisdom

The Importance of Self Compassion (talk and guided meditation)

Dying Unconfused With Loving Kindness

The Three Marks of Existence

No Self, No Problem

Friendship - Kaliyanamitta

A Fresh Start: Embracing Beginner's Mind

The Five Spiritual Faculties

Two Kinds of Thought

The Middle Path

Guided Meditation - Equanimity (20 mins)

The Naked Mind

Embrace Your Inner Demons

Sutta Study - The Second Arrow

A Brief History of Buddhism

Guided Meditation - Mudita, Sympathetic Joy (20 mins)

Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of the Mind (20 Mins)

Radical Acceptance

Guided Meditation - Compassion for Self (20 Mins)

Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Feeling Tone (20 Min)

Guided Meditation - Loving Kindness Towards Self (20 Mins)

Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Breathing (20 Mins)

Overview of the Brahmaviharas (Heart Practices)

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

Interdependence Day Retreat - Second Morning Instructions - Compassion

Interdependence Day Retreat - First Evening Talk

Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat - First Afternoon Instructions - Loving Kindness

Interdependence Weekend Retreat - First Morning Instructions

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

Mindfulness & The 3 Skills

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

The 3 Marks - Anatta

Through Discipline Comes Joy

Interview with Flowering Lotus Meditation

Mindfulness of The Mind

The Three Marks - Dukkha & Craving (Part 1)

The 3 Marks - Dukkha & The Wisdom of Dissatisfaction

Engaged Buddhism in Difficult Times

Mindfulness of Breathing- Satipatthana Sutta Series

The 3 Marks - Impermanence of Self

The 3 Marks - Impermanence is King!

The Three Marks of Existence Series!

Satipatthana Sutta- Introduction & Overview

The Second Arrow

The Five Spiritual Faculties

Viparinama Dukkha - When Things Fall Apart

Sublime States - Equanimity Part II

Sublime States - Equanimity

Sublime States Series - Self-Compassion

Sublime States Series - Metta - Viewing the World Through Kind Eyes