Best Dave Smith Dharma Podcasts (2025)

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The Path - 3rd Noble Truth - Letting Go of Reactivity 43:42

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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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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The Path - The 2nd Noble Truth (part 2) 46:45

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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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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14 years - Reflections on Buddhist Addiction Recovery 27:50

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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 Peopl…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Loving Kindness Towards All Beings 44:46

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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/re…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Afternoon Instruction - Please Try! The Effort of Loving Kindness 43:44

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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/retrea…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Morning Instruction - Expanding Loving Kindness Towards Yourself 38:35

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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 self. 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…

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Talk: Redemption 19:34

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By dave smith

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Faith (again): talk 42:15

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From Big Heart City Friday night class.By dave smith

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Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness 1:01:03

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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 …

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Evening Dharma Talk - The Qualities of a Good Friend 47:16

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Mikey Livid offers the first afternoon instructions on loving kindness meditation. 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! SHARON SALZBERG online fundr…

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Four foundations of mindfulness: Talk 59:07

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The talk is from Vallecitos, and covers the teaching on the four foundations of Mindfulness.By dave smith

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Living in the world: talk 47:43

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Talk 3 at RMERC. Natural Awareness Retreat.By dave smith

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Beautiful theory of MInd pt 2: talk 1:07:11

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Second talk at RMERC.By dave smith

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Beautiful theory of mind pt. 1: Talk 1:01:28

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By dave smith

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Faith: talk 56:55

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Final talk at Vallecitos - July 2025.By dave smith

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Progress on the path: short reflection... 17:53

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From the Sunday weekly mentoring group. If you are interested in our mentoring program you can find out more HEREBy dave smith

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Metta: talk and guided 56:08

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By dave smith

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Gratitude: Overview and guided 57:50

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Over of gratitude and guided practice from Vallecitos.By dave smith

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An Interview with Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness 45:10

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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 Meditat…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Afternoon Instruction - Loving Kindness Meditation 40:40

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Mikey Livid offers the first afternoon instructions on loving kindness meditation. 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! SHARON SALZBERG online fundr…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Morning Instruction - Mindfulness of Breath 1:18:38

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the first morning instructions on mindfulness of breathing with the attitude of kindness. Enjoy! SHARON SALZBERG online fundraiser of WHMC Aug. 9th at 6pm central! Register here: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Wild Heart Me…

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Mindfulness & the addiction economy: Talk 35:25

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Given at Wild Heart in Nashville, just before the Southern Dharma retreat.By dave smith

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8 fold Path: Entire Course Audio 4:14:31

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Full audio sessions from my 4 week course for New York Insight. Begins with an overview of 4 noble truths, intro sessions, conversations with Stephen Batchelor and then live teaching sessions from the course. If you find these audio offerings of benefit please consider dropping me some cash. This shit takes a lot of time, everything is appreciated.…

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No Self and the Five Aggregates 30:41

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Mikey Livid discusses a practical approach to the often overly intellectualized Buddhist concepts of no self (anatta) and the five aggregates. The five aggregates are: form, feeling, perception, mental inclination, and consciousness. Enjoy! UPCOMING RETREATS: July 16th-20th Sewanee, TN - Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat: https://www.floweringlotu…

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Authenticity...Talk 41:21

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2 talks put together from the Sunday mentoring program. Find out more HEREBy dave smith

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Path without a destination: Talk 1:00:42

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Talk three from retreat at Southern Dharma, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith

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Brahma vihara's and the four noble truths: Talk 52:33

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Talk two from retreat at Southern Dharma, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith

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The issue at hand: Talk 57:53

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Talk one from retreat at Southern Dharma, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith

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Good in the beginning, middle, and end. Talk: Shannon Smith 22:26

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This talk was given for Big Heart City. During this talk Shannon offers perspectives on the Dharma as being good in the beginning, middle, and end. Many thanks to Vinny for the invite. Enjoy.By dave smith

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Mindfulness and the Addiction Economy: Talk 41:06

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Given for my good friends at Sangha Live: https://sangha.live/dharma-library-archive-sunday-sangha-recordings/ . This talk offers current perspectives on the world and how we might relate to it, without all the victimhood.By dave smith

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Guest Teacher: Dave Smith - Mindfulness and the Addiction Economy 36:37

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Dave Smith discusses the ever growing expansion of social media's "attention economy" into what has become an addiction economy. Dave explores Buddhist practices as a way to approach modern addiction to social media. Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindne…

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Compassionate Holding, Compassionate Responding 22:21

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Mikey Livid gives a talk on compassion in response to the pain and confusion of ICE's presence in Nashville, TN and many cities in the United States. Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN:https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Budd…

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The Path - The 2nd Noble Truth (part 1) 47:31

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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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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Awakening Is Possible - The Third Noble Truth 24:44

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Mikey Livid offers a talk on the Third Noble Truth: awakening is possible. He also discusses a Buddhist concept of the saying "Let Go, Let God." Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit B…

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Talk: Sudden & Gradual 39:02

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Found within the Zen tradition, this talk explores the paradox of a sudden awakening followed by a gradual cultivation. It explores the idea of what does it mean to "practice". This was given in person at the Durango Dharma Center. https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/By dave smith

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The Path - The First Noble Truth 40:20

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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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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8 fold path: talk(s) 5:55:35

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This is by far the longest and most thorough talk on the 8 fold path that you will ever find. 5:55. I spliced it all together here for you because it is what I do. If you want to offer some support and send some $$ my way. Much appreciated. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/contact/By dave smith

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Four kinds of Mindfulness: talk 24:48

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Existential, therapeutic, contemplative, ethical.By dave smith

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Dark Dharma: rant 2 21:30

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Due to much chatter amongst the crowd, I have further unpacked my thoughts around the previous rant. Come and see fo yo self.By dave smith

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Equanimity (Upekkha) - 7 Factors of Awakening Series 28:34

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Maddie Finn offers a talk on equanimity (upekkha) as a part of a talk on the seven factors of awakening. The seven factors are: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity. Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-r…

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Working With Preferences 25:42

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In this episode Mikey Livid discusses the difference between craving and desire through exploring his complex relationship to the saying: "Happiness comes easy to those with little preference." Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retre…

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Guest Teacher: Ralph De La Rosa - Breaking Open Without Breaking Down 58:01

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Ralph De La Rosa offers a talk and meditation on the topic "Breaking Open Without Breaking Down." Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th:https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditat…

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The Wisdom of Boundaries 45:12

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In this episode Andrew Chapman offers a dharma talk on the wisdom of setting boundaries! Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditati…

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Dark Dharma: rant... 19:31

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The dark side of the Dharma is real, and mostly ignored. Some thoughts on the matter.By dave smith

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How to Become a Buddhist 40:38

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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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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Addiction Economy: talk (PSA) 20:54

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This talks highlights the reality that the attention economy is over, we are now in the addiction economy. You have been warned. Double down on your practice. This talk was given at the DSD mentoring group. If you are interested in joining you can check out this LINK.By dave smith

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Feed The Bad Wolf 16:58

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In this episode Mikey offers a talk gently criticizing the traditional folklore about the two wolves. 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.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/d…

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Path and View: talk 59:45

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Final talk from my NYE Retreat in Bay St. Louis Mississippi. Thanks to Flowering Lotus Meditation. https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/ Join my Wednesday Night class: Dharma Live/Online sign up for free. HEREBy dave smith