Rick Hanson, PhD

Wednesday Weekly Meditation and Talk with Dr. Roger Walsh
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Much research has shown that meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of self-awareness, calm and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and nurture other health benefits.
Join Dr. Roger Walsh for a live-streamed weekly meditation, talk, and discussion. Roger Walsh MD, Ph.D. DHL is a professor emeritus of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology at the University of California, whose research focusses on topics such as meditation, psychological wellbeing, wisdom, and the psychological roots of our global crises. His books include Essential Spirituality as well as The World of Shamanism, and his research and writings have received over twenty national and international awards. He is a student and researcher of contemplative practices, an authorized lama in Tibetan Buddhism, and cohost of the podcast Deep Transformation: Self-Society-Spirit with listeners in over 170 countries, www.deeptransformation.io. His more curious careers include having been a circus acrobat, graduating from the San Francisco Comedy College, and having an extremely brief and unsuccessful career as a standup comedian. For more information see www.drrogerwalsh.com
These teachings are offered freely, at no charge. And if you like, you may wish to participate in the age-old tradition of generosity through making an offering yourself – called “dāna” – to support Roger and the Wednesday Meditations. Generosity itself is a beautiful practice that opens and gladdens the heart, relaxes the contraction of “self,” and ripples out into the world to touch many people – and perhaps, eventually, even oneself.

Wednesday Weekly Meditation and Talk with Dr. Rick Hanson
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 and 2 more dates
Much research has shown that meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of self-awareness, calm and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and nurture other health benefits.
Join Dr. Rick Hanson for a live-streamed weekly meditation, talk, and discussion. Dr. Hanson’s approach is Buddhist – though you certainly don’t need to be “Buddhist” to come and get value, nor do you need any prior experience with meditation. While the “home base” for this group is the Vipassana tradition, Zen and Tibetan approaches are accepted, respected, and encouraged.
These teachings are offered freely, at no charge. And if you like, you may wish to participate in the age-old tradition of generosity through making an offering yourself – called “dāna” – to support Rick and the Wednesday Meditations. Generosity itself is a beautiful practice that opens and gladdens the heart, relaxes the contraction of “self,” and ripples out into the world to touch many people – and perhaps, eventually, even oneself.

Trauma and the Healing Power of Love
2024-11-30 00:00 - 2025-01-04 23:59
A 5-Week Course with Dr. Rick Hanson with experiential practices for building up a strong sense of love and support inside yourself so you can start accepting and healing from past wounds.

Diversity Dialogues: Special Event with Dr. Rick Hanson
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00

Wednesday Weekly Meditation and Talk with Leah Penniman
2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:30
Much research has shown that meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of self-awareness, calm and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and nurture other health benefits.
Join guest teacher Leah Penniman for a live-streamed weekly meditation, talk, and discussion. Leah (Manye Ifagbamila) is founding co-ED and Farm Director of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, an Afro-Indigenous farm that works toward food and land justice. She also serves as a traditional priest (Olorisa, Omo Awo, Manye) in the West African Indigenous religions of Vodun and Ifa, and is a dedicated member of the Grafton Peace Pagoda Nipponzan Myohoji Sangha. Her books, Farming While Black and Black Earth Wisdom, are love songs for the land and her people. More at www.soulfirefarm.org.
These teachings are offered freely, at no charge. And if you like, you may wish to participate in the age-old tradition of generosity through making an offering yourself – called “dāna” – to support Leah and Rick’s Wednesday Meditations. Generosity itself is a beautiful practice that opens and gladdens the heart, relaxes the contraction of “self,” and ripples out into the world to touch many people – and perhaps, eventually, even oneself.

The Positive Neuroplasticity Training
2024-11-02

Wednesday Weekly Meditation and Talk with Diana Hill
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:30
Much research has shown that meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of self-awareness, calm and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and nurture other health benefits.
Join guest teacher Diana Hill for a live-streamed weekly meditation, talk, and discussion. Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. She hosts Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill, and is the author of ACT Daily Journal, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort. Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives.
These teachings are offered freely, at no charge. And if you like, you may wish to participate in the age-old tradition of generosity through making an offering yourself – called “dāna” – to support Diana and Rick’s Wednesday Meditations. Generosity itself is a beautiful practice that opens and gladdens the heart, relaxes the contraction of “self,” and ripples out into the world to touch many people – and perhaps, eventually, even oneself.

Courage to Connect 5-Week Course
2024-10-10

Neurodharma 8-Week Course
2024-10-05

Breaking Out of Rumination 5-Week Course
2024-09-28

Wednesday Weekly Meditation and Talk with Oren Jay Sofer
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30
Much research has shown that meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of self-awareness, calm and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and nurture other health benefits.
Join guest teacher Oren Jay Sofer for a live-streamed weekly meditation, talk, and discussion. Oren teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. He is the author of several books, including the best-seller Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and his latest book, Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World In Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love. His teaching has reached people around the world through his online communication courses and guided meditations. More info at www.orenjaysofer.com
These teachings are offered freely, at no charge. And if you like, you may wish to participate in the age-old tradition of generosity through making an offering yourself – called “dāna” – to support Oren and Rick’s Wednesday Meditations. Generosity itself is a beautiful practice that opens and gladdens the heart, relaxes the contraction of “self,” and ripples out into the world to touch many people – and perhaps, eventually, even oneself.

Rick Hanson + Steven Hayes Conversation: Where Do We Want To Take This?
2024-09-11 12:00 - 14:00
Exploring the Future of a Process-Based Approach to Human Empowerment
With Rick Hanson and Steven C. Hayes

Inner Peace and Outer Action for Challenging Times: Practices to Cultivate Resilience
2024-09-07 10:00 - 13:00
