View & Intention: Creative Engagement

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View & Intention: Creative Engagement

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43 minutes

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Apr 9, 2017

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Andrew continues his discussion of the Buddha's core teachings, detailing the connection between the first and second factors of the eightfold path: view and intention.

Released:

Apr 9, 2017

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Titles in the series (100)

Wild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart's guiding teacher, 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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Compassion: Andrew discusses his personal experience with compassion practice and the role of willingness, empathy, and limit-setting in engaged Buddhist practice. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
38 min listen
Retreat Talk & Practice: Breath, Sound, & Body: Dave Smith offers practical instructions on the first foundation of mindfulness--breath & body. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
56 min listen
Reflections on Ajahn Cha: Thai forest master Ajahn Cha has made a huge influence on dharma in the west. Here, Dave offers some reflections on his teachings and teaching style. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
32 min listen
First Noble Truth: The following is a talk from Against the Stream Nashville Founder, Dave Smith, that he gave while teaching a retreat at New Life Foundation in Thailand. Dave discusses the "Wisdom of Dissatisfaction" as it relates to Buddhist teaching and practice. Enjoy! by Wild Heart Meditation Center
65 min listen
Depression + Equanimity: In this episode, Andrew talks about the difficulty of confronting depression. He discusses how we can use the practices of mindfulness and equanimity to engage with and alleviate some of causes and conditions associated with depression. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
28 min listen
Mindfulness of Feeling: In this talk, Andrew discusses the importance of the second foundation of mindfulness (i.e. feeling tone) in the role of everyday awakening. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
34 min listen
the reality of death: reflections on the reality of death.... by Wild Heart Meditation Center
29 min listen
The Faith to Let Go: Leading retreat at New Life Foundation in Thailand, Dave Smith discusses the role of "faith" as a means of letting go. He demystifies our cultural stigma around "faith" and details the practical application of faith in Buddhist practice. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
55 min listen
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Dave Smith discusses the Four Foundations of Mindfulness at ATS in Santa Monica. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
37 min listen
Faith: Dave Smith discusses the importance and challenge of "letting go" of obstacles that get in the way of our freedom. He discusses the role of faith and confidence as it relates to Buddhist practice. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
51 min listen
ATS Santa Monica: The Power of Perception: Andrew speaks at the Against the Stream center in Santa Monica and discusses the "Power of Perception" and the role of perception in awakening. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
31 min listen
Andrew Speaks at Alameda Sangha: Andrew offered this talk at Alameda Sangha in Oakland, CA. He discusses the Buddha's teaching, "The Noble Quest," highlighting the Buddha's discussion of the path to liberation as both a shift in perspective from "place" to "ground" and a path that goes "against the stream." by Wild Heart Meditation Center
41 min listen
Mindfulness of the 4 Truths: Andrew discusses contemplating the Buddha's core teaching--the 4 Noble Truths--as a means for awakening. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
37 min listen
The Five Aggregates: Andrew continues his discussion of the 4th Foundation of Mindfulness contemplations, focusing on the Five Aggregates. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
33 min listen
The Five Hindrances: Andrew discusses the 4th Foundation of Mindfulness, highlighting the contemplation of "The Five Hindrances" as they relate to Buddhist practice. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
46 min listen
Second Noble Truth: In this talk, Dave Smith discusses the Second Noble Truth, highlighting the push and pull of craving and how this manifests as reactivity and dis-ease. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
65 min listen
Retreat Talk & Practice: Mindfulness of Breathing: Dave Smith offers a talk and meditation instructions on the mindfulness discourses as they pertain to "mindfulness of breathing." by Wild Heart Meditation Center
51 min listen
Appreciation: Andrew discusses the human tendency towards self-harshness and self-improvement, and how this "negativity bias" of the mind gets in the way of finding joy and fulfillment in life. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
37 min listen
Spiritual Urgency: Andrew discusses the role of commitment and motivation in the undertaking of spiritual practice. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
39 min listen
Mindfulness & Emotion Regulation: Tonight, Andrew talks about the very exciting and confusing world of emotion. He offers both a Buddhist psychological framework and a Western psychology framework for emotion activation, and then discusses some of the primary ways that mindfulness assists in emotion regulation. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
42 min listen
Awakening: Dave Smith leads a retreat at New Life Foundation and speaks on the topic of "Awakening". Where does the Buddhist path lead, and what is the process of awakening? by Wild Heart Meditation Center
60 min listen
ATS Oakland: Wisdom & Compassion: Andrew visits Against the Stream in Oakland and offers a talk on the two "wings" of Buddhist practice, wisdom and compassion. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
23 min listen
Dave Smith & Andrew Chapman at ATS Nashville: Dave Smith is in town at Against the Stream Nashville! Andrew and Dave share personal experience with confronting life's ups and downs on the path and how committing to dharma practice has transformed their relationship to pain and loss. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
42 min listen
Wise View: Andrew discusses the first path factor of the Buddha's eightfold path: Wise/Appropriate View. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
33 min listen
Investigation: Dave Smith discusses the topic of 'investigation' and its role in dharma practice and the cultivation of mindfulness. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
38 min listen
Turning Towards the Truth: Dave Smith talks about what it means to turn towards the parts of ourselves that we ordinarily avoid. He talks about how, as we begin to open ourselves to mindfulness practice, we begin to confront and can learn to embrace the underlying causes of dissatisfaction in our lives. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
59 min listen
Samadhi: Andrew discusses the role of samadhi (i.e. concentration or "collectedness of awareness") in mindfulness practice. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
42 min listen
Taking Refuge: Andrew discusses the role of commitment, faith, and devotion on the path of awakening. He discusses the traditional Buddhist practice of taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
27 min listen
Papanca: Mental Proliferation: Andrew speaks on the topic of "Papanca" - i.e. mental proliferation. He discusses how themes of craving/clinging, self-obsession, and fixed views and opinions lay the ground for much of the mental anguish in our lives. by Wild Heart Meditation Center
31 min listen
Awakening: The Purification of Karma: Andrew describes the process of awakening as an action, as a behavior, rather than a destination. He discusses the role of purifying one's karma as a procedure that promotes greater insight, self-awareness, and more moments of awakening. Enjoy! by Wild Heart Meditation Center
37 min listen

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Wisdom: Andrew Chapman discusses Buddhist wisdom as it pertains to the ten paramis. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, determination, lovingkindness, and equanimity. 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: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation by Wild Heart Meditation Center
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The Importance of Self Compassion (talk and guided meditation): Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses the importance of self compassion and how caring for yourself is an offering to everyone in your life. The guided meditation begins at 30:48. 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: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/wildheartnashville Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation by Wild Heart Meditation Center
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View & Intention: Creative Engagement

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Titles in the series (100)

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