Best Dave Smith Dharma Podcasts (2024)

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Making The Right Decision 41:35

4m ago41:35

41:35

In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses how use the dharma as a guideline for making challenging life decision. 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: https://www.wildheartmeditation…

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Sh*t Life Syndrome & The Dharma of Desire 31:16

6d ago31:16

31:16

In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses chanda or wholesome desire and how it relates to the core teachings of the Buddha through topics such as: shit life syndrome, Disney World, the four noble truths, and the five hinderances. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheart…

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Freeing the Heart from Guilt & Shame (talk & meditation) 53:37

13d ago53:37

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In this episode Maddie Finn offers a talk and guided meditation on Buddhist practices for freeing the heart from guilt and shame. 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: https://www.wildheartm…

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Loving Kindness & Addiction Recovery (talk & guided meditation) 39:09

1M ago39:09

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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation on loving kindness and addiction recovery. The phrases he uses are: 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. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. …

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Mindfulness: Stress Reduction or Stress Elimination? 44:26

27d ago44:26

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In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses a verity of applications and motivations for practicing mindfulness meditation. 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.wil…

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Mindfulness of Mind 59:28

1M ago59:28

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In this episode Maddie Finn offers a talk and guided meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. 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://w…

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Mindfulness of Death - Maranasati 42:04

1M ago42:04

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Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation of maranasati or mindfulness of death. 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:…

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Me, Myself, & I: The Layers of Selfing 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

In this episode Roy Wyman discusses the Buddhist concept of anatta or not self. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin 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://wh…

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secular 8-fold path: talk 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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By dave smith

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Effort, hindrances, awakening factors: talk 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

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Talk 3: Rocky Mt. Eco Dharma Retreat. Natural Awareness and Wisdom.By dave smith

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Dharma transmissions: talk 59:06

2M ago59:06

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Talk 4: Rocky Mt. Eco Dharma Retreat. Natural Awareness and Wisdom. Personal reflections on dharmic interventions. Emphasis on: faith, courage, service and authenticity.By dave smith

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Metta and it's qualities: talk 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Talk 5: Rocky Mt. Eco Dharma Retreat. Natural Awareness and Wisdom. The full entire teachings on metta and it's friends.By dave smith

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4 foundations/satipatthana: talk 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Talk 2: Rocky Mt. Eco Dharma Retreat. Natural Awareness and Wisdom. Exploring the full implications of the teachings on mindfulness.By dave smith

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Cultivation and the solar buddha: talk 56:43

2M ago56:43

56:43

Talk 1: Rocky Mt. Eco Dharma Retreat. Natural Awareness and Wisdom.By dave smith

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The Parami of Resolve 29:16

2M ago29:16

29:16

In this episode Rachael Tanner Smith offers a dharma talk on the Buddhist parami of resolve. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmed…

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The Parami of Truthfulness 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Andrew Chapman offers a talk on the parami of truthfulness. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If y…

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A life worth living: talk 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Final evening talk. Exploring secular perspectives on the 8 fold path. Adopting a non-orthodox take on this core teaching. Southern Dharma retreat, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith

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The arising of reactivity: talk 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Evening two talk from the Southern Dharma retreat. Mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith

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Faith: talk 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

Evening one Dharma talk. Southern Dharma NC, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith

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3 kinds of Mindfulness. Overview of concepts/talk 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Mindfulness is understood to have different applications of different occasions for different purposes. These ideas have been discovered form the work of academics of early buddhist discourse (pali texts: Gethin/Kuan) These crucial teachings have been further developed by Stephen Batchelor and are a core component to his program, Mindfulness Based …

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The Dharma of Addiction: talk (again) 43:58

2M ago43:58

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A talk on the Dharma of Addiction. Given in Tulsa Ok. May 2023. Online addiction coarse.By dave smith

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The Parami of Patience 30:45

3M ago30:45

30:45

In this episode Wild Heart Facilitator Maddie Finn offers a talk on the parami of patience. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartme…

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Birth, Aging, Sickness, & Death 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and reflection on birth, aging, sickness, and death, and how they relate to the first noble truth of dukkha, as well the five daily remembrances. The five daily remembrances are: I am of the nature to age. I have not gone beyond aging. I am of the nature to grow ill. I have not gone beyond illness. I am of the natur…

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The Four Noble Truths & Addiction Recovery 32:50

4M ago32:50

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Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses the four noble truths and how they can be supportive in addiction recovery. The sutta Mikey references can be found here: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn56/sn56.011.than.html Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org D…

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Wisdom 40:53

4M ago40:53

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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 Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.…

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What is Dharma? 28:20

4M ago28:20

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Talk given recently at the Durango Dharma Center. Exploring seven ways the term dharma is used in the pali texts. Enjoy!By dave smith

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Dharma of Addiction 35:39

4M ago35:39

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Another talk on the dharma of addiction. This was given at the Albq insight group. https://abqinsight.org/By dave smith

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Clinging and non-clinging: talk 42:50

4M ago42:50

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This talk was given for Big Heart City. https://www.bigheartcity.org/By dave smith

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4 sets of 3: training, refuge, characteristics, systems: talk 1:37:08

4M ago1:37:08

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4 talks put together. Exploring the sets lists: 3 kinds of mind training, 3 refuges, 3 characteristics, and the 3 trainings of the 8 fold path. This was given over several weeks for dharma live online. Sign up here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/live-groups/By dave smith

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The Importance of Self Compassion (talk and guided meditation) 54:32

4M ago54:32

54:32

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 …

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Dying Unconfused With Loving Kindness 41:24

4M ago41:24

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In this episode guest facilitator Richie Essenburg gives a talk on loving kindness meditation or metta. Richie is the founder of Mindful Marietta (https://www.meetup.com/mindful-marietta-meetup-group/) in Marietta, GA. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcente…

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The Three Marks of Existence 37:59

4M ago37:59

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In this episode Maddie Finn gives a talk on the three marks of existence, which acknowledges that all aspects of life are: anicca (impermanent), dukkha (imperfect), and anatta (impersonal). Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel mov…

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No Self, No Problem 21:26

5M ago21:26

21:26

In this episode guest facilitator Justin Otto gives a talk on anatta, or selflessness. Justin is the founder of Gulf Coast Dharma (https://gulfcoastdharma.org) in Pensacola, FL and is the host of the Dharma Junkie Podcast. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationce…

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Friendship - Kaliyanamitta 26:50

5M ago26:50

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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a dharma talk on the importance of kaliyanamitta or spiritual friendship. 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.wildhear…

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Buddhist modernism & truth: talk 31:31

6M ago31:31

31:31

Two talks edited together that outline the location of dharma in American and potential side-effects.By dave smith

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states & traits: talk 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

These 2 talks, edited together explore the importance of distinguishing traits and states.By dave smith

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Turning point: talk 32:56

6M ago32:56

32:56

This two talks are spliced together. I explore the idea of a "turning point" in our life and in our practice.By dave smith

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A Fresh Start: Embracing Beginner's Mind 36:29

6M ago36:29

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In this episode Maddie Finn offer's a talk on beginner's mind. 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 Venm…

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The Five Spiritual Faculties 28:00

6M ago28:00

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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on the five spiritual faculties: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. 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:…

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Two Kinds of Thought 37:40

6M ago37:40

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In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses the Dvedhavitakka Sutta or the discourse on two kinds of thought. This Sutta can be viewed here: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.019.than.html Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel m…

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The Middle Path 46:47

7M ago46:47

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In this episode Andrew Chapman and Rachael Tanner-Smith offer an overview of the eightfold path: Wise View, Wise Intention, Wise Speech, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.or…

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8 fold path: TALK 2:34:05

7M ago2:34:05

2:34:05

This is a LONG talk. 8 separate talks spliced together from my weekly mentoring program. It offers academic perspectives on the 8 fold path and its cultivated, along with secular and contemporary points of view in hopes to bring the practice of the 8 fold path to life. Enjoy. If you are interested in joining the mentoring sangha you can find out mo…

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20 years sober (6-12-2003): talk from summer 2023 23:50

7M ago23:50

23:50

Random and scattered reflections on 20 years of sobriety. Thanks!By dave smith

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Grateful-Sorrow: Talk 31:07

7M ago31:07

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Reflections on view related to joy/sorrow & gratitude/compasssion.By dave smith

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Guided Meditation - Equanimity (20 mins) 22:21

7M ago22:21

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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on upekkha or equanimity. The phrases used are: I feel you. I know you. I care for you. I appreciate you. I accept you as you are. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter... DONATE: If you feel moved to…

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The Naked Mind 43:54

7M ago43:54

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In this episode Roy Wyman offers at talk on the naked mind. 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/donate Paypal: https://whm.center…

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Metta: talk 25:29

8M ago25:29

25:29

Overview of metta practice. This was given at the 2023 NYE retreat at Big Bear. Dave and Cheryl.By dave smith

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2024 Teacher Checkin': talk 46:22

8M ago46:22

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These 2 talks are edited together, they are very similar. Given for my weekly Dharma/Live Online class and also for students in the mentoring program. This transparent talk offers specific reflection on how approach the practice and teaching of the dharma. To join us: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/live-groups/…

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The faith to let go: Talk 56:45

8M ago56:45

56:45

This talk was given at the NYE Big Bear Retreat. It explores the relationship with faith and renunciation.By dave smith

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Embrace Your Inner Demons 23:42

8M ago23:42

23:42

In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel explores the insights that arise from embracing your inner demons with mindfulness and compassion. He particularly covers how Buddhism blurs the lines between what is sacred and what is profane and treats everything in existence with reverence.By Mikey Noechel, Wild Heart Meditation Center

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