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Meditation + Talk: Finding Refuge – Why and How, in Turbulent Times
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Finding Refuge – Why and How, in Turbulent Times, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Lived by Everything
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Lived by Everything, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: The Power of Love
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on The Power of Love, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Openhearted Peacefulness
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Openhearted Peacefulness, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: The Impermanence of Experiences
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and teaching on The Impermanence of Experiences, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Equanimity
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and teaching on Equanimity, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
The Self Is a Unicorn
In this excerpt from Dr. Rick Hanson’s book Neurodharma, he offers a contemplation on the question: Who am I?
Meditation + Talk: Deep Rest
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and teaching on Deep Rest, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
A Love Letter to Books
A love letter to Books from Dr. Rick Hanson – featuring some of the literature that has been most influential to him throughout the years.
Meditation + Talk: Practicing Seven Aspects of Awakening
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and teaching on Practicing Seven Aspects of Awakening, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Mind in Life
An outline of the seven steps to the highest happiness in an excerpt from Dr. Rick Hanson’s new book Neurodharma.
Meditation + Talk: Practicing with a Warm Heart
In this Wednesday Meditations, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and teaching on Practicing with a Warm Heart, and concludes with a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Three Wise Efforts
In this Meditation and Talk, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a meditation on Mindful Spaciousness, and he shares insights about Three Wise Efforts.
Neurodharma Giveaway!
Be one of the first to read my new book Neurodharma AND get free copies of Hardwiring Happiness and Resilient! Sign up to win by April 13!
Meditation + Talk: The Essence of Mindfulness
Dr. Rick Hanson leads a meditation and talk on the essence of mindfulness he will share with you his ideas of the fundamentals taught by the Buddha 2,500 years ago.
Meditation + Talk: What Can’t Be Lost and Can Always Be Found
In this Meditation and Talk, Dr. Rick Hanson offers an meditation on being the space in which experiences flow, and he shares insights about what inside us can’t be lost and can always be found.
Being Well Podcast: Coping with Quarantine
In this episode Forrest and I explore how individuals and families can deal with the interpersonal stress that comes from being stuck together, and the sadness and loss that comes from being separated from things we love.
Meditation + Talk: Dealing with Worries and Releasing Anxiety
In this meditation, talk, and discussion from the Wednesday Night Meditation series, we start with a 45-minute meditation in Releasing Anxiety, Finding Peace. Then, as this is a time of much concern, Rick offers a talk on Dealing with Worries.
Meditation + Talk: Love and Anger in the Time of Corona
Learn how to deal with anger during challenging times and rest at peace in a radiant heart. This is a talk and meditation from Dr. Rick Hanson’s Wednesday Meditation series.
Meditation + Talk: 3 Ways to Deal With Hard Times
In this meditation, talk and discussion we start with a 45-minute meditation in Grounding in Openhearted Peacefulness. Then, with many concerned about the current Coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty, stress, and anxiety surrounding it, I share three ways for dealing with hard times.
Being Resilient During Coronavirus
During times like this – with a pandemic such as the Coronavirus – it’s natural to feel afraid, anxious, or threatened. But being consumed by fear causes wear and tear on the body, which actually undermines your safety. Here you’ll find suggestions and resources for how to stay calm and be effective during this challenging time.Â