Wild Heart Meditation Center

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.

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.

Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on loving kindness towards a benefactor.May you be at ease.May you be at peace.May you be kind and gentle with yourself.May you be filled with loving kindness. 

Andrew discusses the 4th factor of the Buddha's eightfold path, "Wise Action". In order to bring better clarity to discerning the skillfulness and appropriateness of our behavior, we must first look at Wise View and Intention as a way to challenge the distortions of perception and the aspirational principles that should be guiding our decisions; this lays the foundation for embodying these principles instead of just "believing in them". As we learn to embody principles in our lives, we can move into the world into a place of engagement that is better in line with our values and moves us towards more collective harmony and peace as a society.

Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on loving kindness towards self. "May I be at ease.May I be at peace.May I be kind and gentle with this experience.May I be full of loving kindness."

In this episode Katie Burke reads the Metta Sutta, the discourse on Loving Kindness. 

Andrew discusses the Buddha's teaching on the "middle path", as well as the personal experience of losing and rediscovering one's spiritual path.