Wild Heart Detroit

00:22:09

Dichotomies: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/10/05

This week Andrew discusses selected verses from the opening chapter of the Dhammapada, exploring how the ways we cultivate and relate to the mind shape our experience. The talk reflects on breaking cycles of hatred through non-hatred, remembering the brevity of life as a way of letting go of unnecessary quarrels, and the image of meditation practice as tending the roof of the mind before the storms come. Andrew closes with the Buddha’s encouragement that we don’t need to know every teaching to

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00:15:12

Dichotomies: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/10/05

This week Andrew discusses selected verses from the opening chapter of the Dhammapada, exploring how the ways we cultivate and relate to the mind shape our experience. The talk reflects on breaking cycles of hatred through non-hatred, remembering the brevity of life as a way of letting go of unnecessary quarrels, and the image of meditation practice as tending the roof of the mind before the storms come. Andrew closes with the Buddha’s encouragement that we don’t need to know every teaching to

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00:20:01

Oneself: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/30

This week Olivia explores the Buddha’s teachings on caring for ourselves, taking responsibility for our own practice, and becoming someone we can take refuge in. We’ll reflect on what it means to protect our own well-being without closing ourselves off from caring for and supporting others.Dhammapada, Chapter 12: “Oneself” • Translation: Gil FronsdalPrompt: What is one self care practice that is challenging for you?Offered freely in the spirit of dāna. Donations are appreciated, never expected

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00:14:36

Oneself: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/30

This week Olivia explores the Buddha’s teachings on caring for ourselves, taking responsibility for our own practice, and becoming someone we can take refuge in. We’ll reflect on what it means to protect our own well-being without closing ourselves off from caring for and supporting others.Dhammapada, Chapter 12: “Oneself” • Translation: Gil FronsdalPrompt: What is one self care practice that is challenging for you?Offered freely in the spirit of dāna. Donations are appreciated, never expected

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00:17:34

Flowers: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/24

This week Andrew explores Chapter 4 of the Dhammapada, “Flowers,” and its vivid imagery for living wisely in an impermanent world.Through images of gathering flowers, a bee taking nectar without causing harm, fragrance traveling against the wind, and a lotus growing from a heap of rubbish, Andrew reflects on grasping and impermanence, non-harm, sincerity and living in alignment with our values, and the possibility of transformation through life’s difficult and messy places.The talk invites us to

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00:14:20

Flowers: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/24

This week Andrew explores Chapter 4 of the Dhammapada, “Flowers,” and its vivid imagery for living wisely in an impermanent world.Through images of gathering flowers, a bee taking nectar without causing harm, fragrance traveling against the wind, and a lotus growing from a heap of rubbish, Andrew reflects on grasping and impermanence, non-harm, sincerity and living in alignment with our values, and the possibility of transformation through life’s difficult and messy places.The talk invites us to

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00:15:41

Thousands: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/16

Olivia explores the “Thousands” chapter of the Dhammapada, reflecting on the Buddha’s teaching that more is not always better—one meaningful word, one moment of inner transformation, or one day of seeing clearly can be more valuable than a thousand empty accomplishments. Through the lens of a challenging relationship, we’ll explore what it means to value lived understanding over quantity, meet our own reactivity with awareness, and become more present with what is actually true.Dhammapada, Chapter

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00:14:27

Thousands: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/16

Olivia explores the “Thousands” chapter of the Dhammapada, reflecting on the Buddha’s teaching that more is not always better—one meaningful word, one moment of inner transformation, or one day of seeing clearly can be more valuable than a thousand empty accomplishments. Through the lens of a challenging relationship, we’ll explore what it means to value lived understanding over quantity, meet our own reactivity with awareness, and become more present with what is actually true.Dhammapada, Chapter

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00:19:48

The Sage: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/15

This week, Andrew explores Chapter 6 of the Dhammapada, “The Sage,” and the question: What are we actually practicing toward?Through vivid images of wise friendship, craftspeople shaping their materials, a rock unmoved by wind, a clear lake, and the journey to the “other shore,” Andrew reflects on spiritual friendship, the craft of training the heart and mind, equanimity, and the Buddhist path toward freedom.The talk concludes with the Dhammapada’s striking description of those devoted to the path

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00:15:14

The Sage: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/15

This week, Andrew explores Chapter 6 of the Dhammapada, “The Sage,” and the question: What are we actually practicing toward?Through vivid images of wise friendship, craftspeople shaping their materials, a rock unmoved by wind, a clear lake, and the journey to the “other shore,” Andrew reflects on spiritual friendship, the craft of training the heart and mind, equanimity, and the Buddhist path toward freedom.The talk concludes with the Dhammapada’s striking description of those devoted to the path

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00:19:49

Loving Kindness Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/14

In this guided meditation, Olivia explores Loving Kindness—a practice perfect for your daily routine and a supplement to our Buddhist Study Series.Group Date: 09/12/2026

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00:19:51

Mindfulness of Breath Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/09/14

In this guided meditation, Andrew explores Mindfulness of Breath—a practice perfect for your daily routine and a supplement to our Buddhist Study Series.Group Date: 09/11/2026

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00:20:57

Consistency with Curiosity: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/28

This week Olivia explores what helps us sustain and deepen our practice over time—not through force or discipline alone, but by following curiosity, connection, and a wholesome desire to understand. We’ll reflect on the role of spiritual friendship, supportive teachers and community, and learning to notice what draws us back to the Dharma and keeps the practice alive in our everyday lives.Prompt: What is something in your life right now that sparked curiosity within you?Talk segment that complements

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00:13:08

Consistency with Curiosity: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/28

This week Olivia explores what helps us sustain and deepen our practice over time—not through force or discipline alone, but by following curiosity, connection, and a wholesome desire to understand. We’ll reflect on the role of spiritual friendship, supportive teachers and community, and learning to notice what draws us back to the Dharma and keeps the practice alive in our everyday lives.Prompt: What is something in your life right now that sparked curiosity within you?Sitting segment that

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00:15:41

Living in Alignment: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/21

This week Andrew explores what it means to live in greater alignment with what truly matters to us. Drawing on the Buddhist quality of dhamma-vicaya, or investigation, the talk invites us to become curious about our everyday choices and ask: What am I cultivating through the way I’m actually living?Rather than prescribing a particular way to live, Andrew explores the Buddhist distinction between what is skillful and unskillful and how we can learn directly from our own experience. What reliably

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00:15:08

Living in Alignment: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/21

This week Andrew explores what it means to live in greater alignment with what truly matters to us. Drawing on the Buddhist quality of dhamma-vicaya, or investigation, the talk invites us to become curious about our everyday choices and ask: What am I cultivating through the way I’m actually living?Rather than prescribing a particular way to live, Andrew explores the Buddhist distinction between what is skillful and unskillful and how we can learn directly from our own experience. What reliably

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00:22:08

Mindfulness in Relationships: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/19

Olivia explores how mindfulness can change the way we show up in our relationships by helping us notice our feelings, reactions, and the stories we create around them. Through greater awareness, we can create more space between what we experience and how we respond—allowing for more honesty, compassion, and authenticity with ourselves and others.Prompt: If your house/residence was about to collapse, what would be the most important item to save (assuming humans, pets, IDs, and the like are

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00:15:31

Mindfulness in Relationships: 15 Minute Guided...

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/19

Olivia explores how mindfulness can change the way we show up in our relationships by helping us notice our feelings, reactions, and the stories we create around them. Through greater awareness, we can create more space between what we experience and how we respond—allowing for more honesty, compassion, and authenticity with ourselves and others.Prompt: If your house/residence was about to collapse, what would be the most important item to save (assuming humans, pets, IDs, and the like are

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00:22:18

Beginning Again: Talk

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/19

This week Andrew explores the foundations of developing a meditation practice and why making space to sit consistently can become such an important part of our lives. Drawing from the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness of breathing in the Ānāpānasati Sutta, Andrew offers a simple framework for practice—from establishing mindfulness and knowing the breath to settling into the body.Prompt: What was one moment over the past month when you were able to simply set things down and be present?Talk segment

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00:15:56

Beginning Again: 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Wild Heart Detroit ·

2026/08/19

This week Andrew explores the foundations of developing a meditation practice and why making space to sit consistently can become such an important part of our lives. Drawing from the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness of breathing in the Ānāpānasati Sutta, Andrew offers a simple framework for practice—from establishing mindfulness and knowing the breath to settling into the body.Prompt: What was one moment over the past month when you were able to simply set things down and be present?Sitting

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