by Rick Hanson | Jan 10, 2022 | Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts, Mindfulness and Meditation
Today we focus on step four of James Baraz’ 10 steps to awakening joy: how to find joy in difficult times. We discuss how to balance a sense of equanimity with compassion for the suffering of the world, and how cultivating joy at an individual level can support healing at the collective level.
by Rick Hanson | May 3, 2021 | Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts, Mindfulness and Meditation
Henry Shukman, the guiding teacher of Mountain Cloud Zen Center, joins Forrest and me to explore self-transcendent experiences, relaxing self-identification, and the warm heart at the core of Zen practice.
by Rick Hanson | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
We all want to be truly happy. The question is, how? In Buddhist practice, the “how” includes gradually transforming the mind – the seat of clinging in all its forms – to increase the causes of happiness and reduce the causes of suffering – ultimately, to complete Awakening.
by Rick Hanson | May 18, 2017 | Blog
Here is a glossary of terms from the Wise Brain Bulletin written by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius.