Wild Heart Meditation Center

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. 

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 of reality, that "we" (as people) are not-selfs (I.e. permanent entities that exist as nouns), but an ever changing flow of phenomena arising and passing in each moment. 

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 doneBy 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.Peaceful and calm and wise and skillful,Not proud or demanding in nature.Let them not do the slightest thingThat the wise would later reprove.Wishing: In gladness and in safety,May all beings be at ease.Whatever living beings there may be;Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none,The great or the mighty, medium, short or small,The seen and the unseen,Those living near and far away,Those born and to-be-born —May all beings be at ease!Let none deceive another,Or despise any being in any state.Let none through anger or ill-willWish harm upon another.Even as a mother protects with her lifeHer child, her only child,So with a bou

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Andrew offers the final dharma talk of the retreat on the topic of "awakening".

On the second full day of the retreat, Mikey talks about the practice of self-compassion.

In this series of talks from the recent WHMC retreat, Andrew offers a talk on the 3rd Foundation of Mindfulness. Enjoy!

In this series from the recent WHMC retreat, Mikey offers a dharma talk on the topic of "seeing clearly & responding wisely". Enjoy!

On the first afternoon of the recent WHMC retreat, Andrew offers an overview and instructions on Metta - loving-kindness meditation.

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.

In this episode, Andrew discusses the 7 factors of awakening: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration and equanimity.

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 Great Efforts" as outlined in the Buddha's teaching.

Andrew continues on the theme of "Wise View", speaking on the topic of "The Four Noble Truths".

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.

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.

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.