Wild Heart Meditation Center

Andrew Chapman, Mikey Noechel

Wild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart teachers Rev. Mikey Noechel & Andrew Chapman, 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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February 4 · 47 min
There Is No God and He Is Always with You (God & Buddhism) - Radical Kindness New Year's Retreat - 2nd Evening Dharma Talk
Borrowing the title, "There Is No God and He Is Always with You", from Zen teacher Brad Warner, Mikey Noechel gives a talk on the concept of God and how it relates to Buddhist practice, specifically the heart practices: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Gratitude, and Equanimity. This talk was recorded at the Radical Kindness New Years Retreat 12/28/25 - 1/2/26 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
January 28 · 44 min
The Golden Buddha Within - Metta (Loving Kindness) - Radical Kindness New Year's Retreat - 2nd Morning Instructions
This talk was recorded at the Radical Kindness New Year's Retreat 12/28/25 - 1/2/26 in Bay St. Louis, MS. Mikey Noechel offers the 2nd morning instructions on metta or loving kindness meditation. Enjoy!
January 21 · 36 min
Attention & Intention - Radical Kindness New Years Retreat - 1st Afternoon Instructions
This talk was recorded at the Radical Kindness New Years Retreat 12/28/25 - 1/2/26 in Bay St. Louis, MS. Mikey Noechel offers the 1st afternoon instructions on training the attention to stay with a chosen object while maintaining an attitude of kindness. Enjoy! Upcoming Retreat: An Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat January 28th - February 1st in Sewanee, TN: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/an-imperfect-impersonal-impermanent-meditation-retreat-with-mikey-li
January 14 · 41 min
View & Intention
In this episode, Andrew talks about the link between the first two factors of the eightfold path, View & Intention. How does your perspective of things inform your motivations in life? Find out how the Buddha's understanding of our psychology 2600 years ago is still very much relevant today. Enjoy!
January 7 · 41 min
Wise View
in this episode, Andrew talks about the first factor of the Buddha's eightfold path, Wise View. it is said to be both the beginning and the culmination of the path. Wise View includes the Buddha's teachings on the 4 Noble Truths and Karma. Enjoy!
Dec 17, 2025 · 41 min
3rd Truth - Awakening
Andrew talks about the Buddha's 3rd Noble Truth - Awakening is Possible! Enjoy!
Dec 3, 2025 · 47 min
The Kindfulness Revolution
Mikey joins Dave Smith in collaboration with Flowering Lotus Meditation to discuss the importance of metta in mindfulness practice. Mikey and Dave will be teaching a retreat together December 28, 2025- Friday, January 2, 2026 in Bay St. Louis, MS. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org
Nov 12, 2025 · 18 min
Surrender to Nothing!
SURRENDER TO NOTHING! In this episode Mikey offers a Buddhist perspective on surrendering to a higher power! Enjoy!
Oct 22, 2025 · 58 min
Mudita - The Gifts of Joy (talk + guided meditation)
In this episode Jessica Gibbons offers a talk and guided meditation on mudita, the gifts of joy! Enjoy!
Oct 15, 2025 · 58 min
The Legend of Angulimala - From Serial Killer to Saint
In this episode, Mikey offers a talk on Angulimala, the serial killer who became a Buddhist monk. This story reveals the profound potential for transformation through the dharma. Mikey also draws a compassionate parallel between Angulimala’s journey and that of his student on death row, Christa Pike. If you would like to support Christa, you can sign the petition to help stop her execution here: mercyforchrista.org/petition
Oct 1, 2025 · 23 min
Boundaries and the Brahma Viharas
In this episode Jennifer Wang gives a dharma talk on boundaries and how they relate to the brahma viharas (loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity). Enjoy!
Sep 24, 2025 · 43 min
The Path - 3rd Noble Truth - Letting Go of Reactivity
Andrew continues a series on the 4 noble truths and the eightfold path by reflecting on the 3rd Noble Truth - freedom from suffering. He talks about the process of "letting go of reactivity" and how that is a practice more than a one time event. Enjoy!
Sep 17, 2025 · 46 min
The Path - The 2nd Noble Truth (part 2)
Andrew continues a series of talks on the 4 noble truths and eightfold path with a reflection on the 2nd Noble Truth: the cause of suffering. What did the Buddha mean by "craving" being the source of our suffering? Does this mean we shouldn't have any desires or be attached to things?
Sep 10, 2025 · 27 min
14 years - Reflections on Buddhist Addiction Recovery
In this episode, Mikey Livid celebrates 14 years of addiction recovery and reflects on the journey that brought him to the dharma. He shares how Buddhism has become the foundation of his recovery path and explores the key lessons he’s learned along the way. *** Nov. 13th-16th at Southern Dharma - Hot Springs, NC - Get Your Mind Right: A Young People’s Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith: https://southerndharma.org/retreat-schedule/1522/get-your-mind-right
Sep 3, 2025 · 44 min
Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Loving Kindness Towards All Beings
This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the final instructions of the retreat on loving kindness to all beings. ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/retreat-schedule/1522/get-your-mind-right-a-young-peoples-retreat-on-the-four-great-efforts/
Aug 27, 2025 · 43 min
Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Afternoon Instruction - Please Try! The Effort of Loving Kindness
This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the second afternoon instructions on the effort of loving kindness. ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/retreat-schedule/1522/get-your-mind-right-a-young-peoples-retreat-on-the-four-great-efforts/
Aug 20, 2025 · 38 min
Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Morning Instruction - Expanding Loving Kindness Towards Yourself
This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Mikey Livid offers the second morning instructions on expanding loving kindness towards yourself. The phrases offered are: May I be at ease. May I be at peace. May I be kind and gentle with myself. May I be filled with loving kindness. Enjoy! *** Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/
Aug 13, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness
Meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, Sharon Salzberg offers a talk on The Power of Loving Kindness. This episode was recorded Saturday, August 9th at an online fundraiser for Wild Heart Meditation Center. Enjoy! ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People’s Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/retreat-schedule/1522/get-your-mind-right-a-young-peoples-retreat-on-the-four-gre
Aug 6, 2025 · 47 min
Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Evening Dharma Talk - The Qualities of a Good Friend
This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN in July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the first evening dharma talk. Enjoy! SHARON SALZBERG online fundraiser of WHMC Aug. 9th at 6pm central! Register here: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org
Aug 1, 2025 · 45 min
An Interview with Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness
In this episode Wild Heart guiding teacher Mikey Livid interviews meditation pioneer and New York Times best selling author Sharon Salzberg. Sharon will be teaching an online fundraiser for Wild Heart Meditation Center Saturday, August 9th and 6pm central. Register link can be found here: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org

Wild Heart Meditation Center

There Is No God and He Is Always with You (God & Buddhism) - Radical Kindness New Year's Retreat - 2nd Evening Dharma Talk

The Golden Buddha Within - Metta (Loving Kindness) - Radical Kindness New Year's Retreat - 2nd Morning Instructions

Attention & Intention - Radical Kindness New Years Retreat - 1st Afternoon Instructions

View & Intention

Wise View

3rd Truth - Awakening

The Kindfulness Revolution

Surrender to Nothing!

Mudita - The Gifts of Joy (talk + guided meditation)

The Legend of Angulimala - From Serial Killer to Saint

Boundaries and the Brahma Viharas

The Path - 3rd Noble Truth - Letting Go of Reactivity

The Path - The 2nd Noble Truth (part 2)

14 years - Reflections on Buddhist Addiction Recovery

Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Loving Kindness Towards All Beings

Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Afternoon Instruction - Please Try! The Effort of Loving Kindness

Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Morning Instruction - Expanding Loving Kindness Towards Yourself

Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness

Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Evening Dharma Talk - The Qualities of a Good Friend

An Interview with Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness