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Wild Heart Detroit

Guided Meditations and Talks inspired by the teachings of the Buddha

religion & spirituality buddhism

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00:18:07

Anxiety and Stillness: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/29

In this talk, we explore how anxiety—rooted in future thinking and inner pressure—can be met not with resistance, but with stillness and compassionate presence. Drawing on early Buddhist teachings and the insight of Yong Oh, we look at how restlessness and worry obstruct clarity and how samādhi, or collectedness of mind, offers a healing alternative.Rather than shaming or fixing anxiety, we’re invited to meet it gently—to slow down, listen, and release the inner struggle. Stillness, in this view,

00:15:58

Anxiety and Stillness: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/29

00:18:13

Trauma and Collective Healing: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/25

In this talk, we explore how past trauma — both big "T" and small "t" — shapes how we show up in the world today. Using the powerful Buddhist story of Kisā Gotamī and teachings from Gabor Maté, Larry Yang, and Polyvagal Theory, we dive into the ways trauma impacts our bodies, relationships, and spiritual lives. We look at how healing doesn't happen in isolation, but through connection — in community, in sangha, and through being seen and held in our truth. Prompt: No prompt

00:12:55

Trauma and Collective Healing: 15 Minute Guided...

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/25

00:18:40

Stress, Burnout, and Cultivating Balance: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/23

In this episode, we explore the connection between mindfulness, stress, and burnout through personal reflection and practical tools. Drawing from both modern psychology and Buddhist practice, we talk through two key approaches to working with stress and highlight how mindfulness helps us listen to the heart, understand our limits, and reorient toward balance. Prompt: What is the first sign where you recognize stress and/or burnout in your life? Send us an email or DM us with your answers!Talking

00:18:01

Stress, Burnout, and Cultivating Balance: 15 Minute...

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/23

00:17:54

Buddhism and Humanism: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/05

This week, Andrew explores the overlap between Humanistic Psychology and Buddhist Philosophy, reflecting on how both traditions highlight inherent human goodness, personal growth, and the pursuit of meaning.. The talk explores how self-actualization, ethical living, meditation, and wise paths offer practical tools for helping us live with greater authenticity, agency, and alignment in everyday life.Prompt: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Send us an email or DM us with your

00:18:02

Buddhism and Humanism: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/05

00:12:11

Appreciating the Earth: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/05

This week, Andrew explores Honoring the Earth in connection with Buddhist practice, focusing on the earth element as a doorway to insight and interconnection. This talk invites us to see the earth not as separate from us, but as part of who we are — and to remember this at a time of environmental crisis.Prompt: What part of this earth do you feel connected to or love? Send us an email or DM us with your answers!Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Appreciating the Earth.

00:16:54

Appreciating the Earth: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/05

This week, Andrew explores Honoring the Earth in connection with Buddhist practice, focusing on the earth element as a doorway to insight and interconnection. This talk invites us to see the earth not as separate from us, but as part of who we are — and to remember this at a time of environmental crisis.Prompt: What part of this earth do you feel connected to or love? Send us an email or DM us with your answers!Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Appreciating the Earth

00:15:34

Inner and Outer Alignment: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/05

This week, Andrew explores Inner and Outer Alignment through the lens of two powerful Buddhist principles: hiri (inner conscience) and ottapa (awareness of impact on others). We will reflect on how we can live more authentically and ethically while addressing the impact of capitalism and systemic inequality on our ability to survive and stay true to our values. At its heart, this subject is a reminder that real well-being is about integrity, care, and the ongoing practice of aligning our actions

00:18:21

Inner and Outer Alignment: 15 Minute Guided...

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/03

00:18:44

Inner and Outer Algorithms: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/03

This week, Andrew draws parallels between social media algorithms and the workings of the human mind. We will reflect on how our repeated actions, thoughts, and patterns shape the way we experience life while diving into karma, perception, discernment, and neuroplasticity.This week's prompt: In general, what is something you want to see more of?Talking segment that complements the sit portion on Inner and Outer Algorithms

00:15:46

Inner and Outer Algorithms: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/05/03

This week, Andrew draws parallels between social media algorithms and the workings of the human mind. We will reflect on how our repeated actions, thoughts, and patterns shape the way we experience life while diving into karma, perception, discernment, and neuroplasticity.This week's prompt: In general, what is something you want to see more of?Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Inner and Outer Algorithms

00:21:41

Mindfulness, Distractions, & Technology: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/04/14

In this talk, Andrew explores how mindfulness can support the mind to not get swept away by technology and distractions. The discussion investigates some core questions: How am I using technology? And how am I being used by technology?Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Mindfulness, Distractions, & Technology

00:15:00

Mindfulness, Distractions, & Technology: 15 Minute...

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/04/14

In this talk, Andrew explores how mindfulness can support the mind to not get swept away by technology and distractions. The discussion investigates some core questions: How am I using technology? And how am I being used by technology?Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Mindfulness, Distractions, & Technology

00:19:43

Wise Concentration: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/04/09

An exploration of “wise concentration” and the profound impacts it can have on the mind and heart. Andrew offers some practical thoughts on how to use the five “jhanic” factors to cultivate and sustain unification of mind. Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Wise Concentration

00:21:12

Wise Concentration: 20 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/04/09

An exploration of “wise concentration” and the profound impacts it can have on the mind and heart. Andrew offers some practical thoughts on how to use the five “jhanic” factors to cultivate and sustain unification of mind. Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Wise Concentration

00:16:17

Wise Mindfulness: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/03/27

An exploration of “wise mindfulness” as a factor of the Noble Eightfold Path. Andrew discusses mindfulness as a “dropping beneath” mental proliferation and projections and tuning in to direct experience with bare awareness. He also discusses practical applications of mindfulness offered by the Buddha, including the body, feeling tone and the heart-mind.Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Wise Mindfulness

00:19:33

Wise Mindfulness: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2025/03/27

An exploration of “wise mindfulness” as a factor of the Noble Eightfold Path. Andrew discusses mindfulness as a “dropping beneath” mental proliferation and projections and tuning in to direct experience with bare awareness. He also discusses practical applications of mindfulness offered by the Buddha, including the body, feeling tone and the heart-mind.Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Wise Mindfulness

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