Wild Heart Meditation Center

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.

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.

Andrew provides a brief overview of the second foundation of mindfulness and provides some meditative techniques for working with pain.

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".

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.

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!

Mikey Noechel discusses the Second Factor of the Eightfold Path, Wise Intention. Mikey specifically covers the intentions of renunciation, good will, and non-harming.

Andrew discusses the practice of mindfulness for the purpose of liberation! Enjoy!

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.

Andrew shares an overview of Buddhist perspectives on Addiction & Recovery from a day workshop in Knoxville on 5/20/18. Enjoy!!

Andrew sets up some themes on awakening, wisdom & compassion for a day retreat in Asheville, NC on 5/19/18. Enjoy!

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!

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.

Andrew continues a series of talks on the Five Hindrances, discussing "craving & clinging".

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 ;)

Andrew offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21, "Integrating Heart & Mind".

Andrew Chapman offers a guided meditation from a Day Retreat on 4/21/18, "Finding A Ground".

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.

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.

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!