Andrew continues a non-traditional series of talks on the 4 foundations of mindfulness. In this episode, he discusses Mindfulness of Mind, looking at how the 3 poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion cloud our mind and perpetuate suffering 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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate ...
Jul 08, 2018•48 min•Ep. 117
Andrew offers another discussion on feeling tone, but diverts from the traditional discourses to discuss the importance of "finding contentment" through presence, awareness, and acceptance. 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...
Jul 01, 2018•41 min•Ep. 116
Andrew provides a brief overview of the second foundation of mindfulness and provides some meditative techniques for working with pain. 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/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wil...
Jun 25, 2018•33 min•Ep. 115
In this episode, Andrew expands on last week's talk, discussing the Buddha's instructions on establishing embodied awareness. He talks about mindfulness of body through the topics of "seclusion", "mindfulness of breathing", and "liberating insight". 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 Fol...
Jun 11, 2018•38 min•Ep. 114
Andrew begins a series of talks on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. He kicks it off by discussing some practical benefits of living with embodied 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: http...
Jun 04, 2018•43 min•Ep. 113
Andrew gives a weird talk on the theme of "Going Forth: From home to homelessness", discussing how we can learn how to let go of societal expectations and live with more individual purpose and authenticity. 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: https:/...
May 28, 2018•43 min•Ep. 112
Mikey Noechel discusses the Second Factor of the Eightfold Path, Wise Intention. Mikey specifically covers the intentions of renunciation, good will, and non-harming. 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/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram...
May 28, 2018•30 min•Ep. 110
Andrew discusses the practice of mindfulness for the purpose of liberation! 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: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wild...
May 23, 2018•36 min•Ep. 111
In response to recent school shootings, ATS facilitator Mikey Noechel discusses the link between toxic masculinity and the national epidemic of school shootings. Mikey explores themes such as emotional detachment, hyper competitiveness, aggression, intimidation, violence, and sexual objectification, which help define toxic masculinity. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to sup...
May 22, 2018•30 min•Ep. 109
Andrew shares an overview of Buddhist perspectives on Addiction & Recovery from a day workshop in Knoxville on 5/20/18. 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: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildhea...
May 20, 2018•31 min•Ep. 108
Andrew sets up some themes on awakening, wisdom & compassion for a day retreat in Asheville, NC on 5/19/18. 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: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ ...
May 19, 2018•32 min•Ep. 107
Andrew closes the final talk in a four part series on the Five Hindrances by discussing the topic of doubt. Depending on its application, doubt can be either a helper or a hindrance on the path of awakening. 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: https:...
May 07, 2018•45 min•Ep. 106
Andrew continues a series of talks on the Five Hindrances. This time, he discusses the mental qualities of lethargy & restlessness and some resources for working with these frequent and pervasive states of 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https...
Apr 30, 2018•52 min•Ep. 105
Andrew continues a series of talks on the Five Hindrances, discussing "craving & clinging". 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/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tik...
Apr 26, 2018•44 min•Ep. 104
Andrew begins a series of 4 talks on the Five Hindrances. This talk explores the mental states of aversion, anger, & resentment. Sorry for the shitty sound quality on this one ;) 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/WildHeartNash...
Apr 23, 2018•45 min•Ep. 101
Andrew offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21, "Integrating Heart & 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: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tikto...
Apr 21, 2018•28 min•Ep. 103
Andrew Chapman offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21/18, "Finding A Ground". 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/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok...
Apr 21, 2018•24 min•Ep. 102
Awakening is both sudden & gradual. Awakening is not tied down to any particular methods or belief system, but it arises from using methods and belief systems skillfully. Ultimately, Awakening is the activity of our thoughts, speech, and mind -- it is a behavior. In this episode, Andrew discusses the variety of activities that contribute to our awakening process. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org ...
Apr 08, 2018•44 min•Ep. 100
Andrew discusses two practical steps towards working more skillfully with difficulty & pain in our lives -- Understanding & Caring. These two steps are the foundation for empathy & compassion, which both serve as essential aspects of the path to 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.wildheartmeditationce...
Mar 25, 2018•39 min•Ep. 99
Buddhism can often feel like a bummer... dukkha dukkha dukkha... blah blah blah. What about being present with what's pleasant? In this Dharma talk, Andrew discusses the role of appreciative joy & sympathetic joy -- how to be present with the goodness of our lives and the lives of others. 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: h...
Mar 18, 2018•34 min•Ep. 98
Andrew offers an overview and instructions on the four heart practices. 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/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmedita...
Feb 25, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 95
Andrew speaks on the topic of "Buddhism Without Borders". 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: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation...
Feb 18, 2018•34 min•Ep. 96
Andrew discusses opening to difficulty on the path -- how to familiarize the heart with the dissatisfaction that is inherent in our life's journey, for the purpose of acceptance & 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/...
Feb 11, 2018•35 min•Ep. 94
Andrew discusses the role of energy & effort in the Buddhist path of practice, in particular, looking at the qualities of urgency, applied effort, persistence, & patience. 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...
Jan 31, 2018•30 min•Ep. 88
Andrew Chapman returns back after a 20 day silent retreat in Myanmar. He shares some personal reflections regarding his relationship to Buddhist practice, while also discussing the importance of faith & encouragement on the path. 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 Social...
Jan 28, 2018•35 min•Ep. 93
Andrew offers a guided meditation, using 'breathing' as the primary object. 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/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartme...
Jan 28, 2018•24 min•Ep. 89
Against the Stream Founder, Noah Levine, visits Against the Stream Nashville & offers a Dharma Talk on the Fire Sermon. 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: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildhea...
Jan 25, 2018•41 min•Ep. 92
Against the Stream Founder, Noah Levine, visits Nashville & offers a period of practice and a Dharma Talk. Here is Part 1 - Meditation Instructions & Guided Meditation. 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: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNa...
Jan 25, 2018•34 min•Ep. 91
Andrew elaborates on the role of samadhi (concentration / focus / unification of mind) in the development of insight. How does concentration play a role in helping us to deepen and sustain our attention within the mindfulness practice? 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 Soci...
Dec 20, 2017•31 min•Ep. 90
The Buddha's path of practice is aimed at extinguishing the fires of greed, hatred, and delusion that so often overwhelm our unconscious motivations and behaviors. In doing so, we must learn how to look deeply into our own minds to examine our beliefs and motivations and learn to practice and intentional way of relating to the changing conditions of our lives. Our ability to awaken demands that we have access to enjoyment, learning to take active delight in the pleasures and successes of our liv...
Dec 18, 2017•38 min•Ep. 87
