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2014-11-26T10:21:37-08:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
The Three Refuges of Peace, Contentment, and Love
Last updated on: November 26, 2014 at 10:21 am By Rick Hanson
Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's titled The Three Refuges of Peace, Contentment, and Love. More information on the San Rafael Mediation group can be found at http://www.rickhanson.net/teaching/meditation-group.The post The Three Refuges of Peace, Contentment, and Love appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-11-24T07:00:54-08:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Neuro-Bhavana
Last updated on: November 24, 2014 at 7:00 am By Rick Hanson
Last April I taught Neuro-Bhavana: The Mindful Cultivation of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom in Our Brains and Our Lives at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, based on my book Hardwiring Happiness. The workshop was recorded and edited into 11 videos, which you can watch here for free. With presentations and practices, we explored how The post Neuro-Bhavana appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-11-17T07:00:40-08:00
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The First Noble Truth – The Noble Truth of Suffering
Last updated on: November 17, 2014 at 7:00 am By Rick Hanson
The Four Noble Truths are the most fundamental teaching of the Buddha. Deceptively simple, they actually provide a profound explanation of human unhappiness, both gross and subtle, and how to attain increasingly positive states of mind, from stress relief in daily life to an unshakeable calm happiness and a selflessly compassionate heart. With regard to The post The First Noble Truth – The Noble Truth of Suffering appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-11-14T10:57:14-08:00
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Friday Favorite
Last updated on: November 14, 2014 at 10:57 am By Rick Hanson
I hope you enjoy this very heart-warming and inspirational story about never giving up. The post Friday Favorite appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-11-05T06:13:41-08:00
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Inhibition Profiles
Last updated on: November 5, 2014 at 6:13 am By Rick Hanson
The inhibition profile of a particular person can be quite nuanced. For example, in terms of attachment theory, a person raised by a “dismissing” parent could worry about asking too much of others, and someone with an “inconsistent” parent –alternately intrusive and rejecting – could feel ashamed or guilty about desires that differ from those The post Inhibition Profiles appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-11-03T17:10:42-08:00
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Meditate
Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 5:10 pm By Rick Hanson
Can you come home to yourself? The Practice: Meditate. Why? Meditation is to the mind what aerobic exercise is to the body. Like exercise, there are many good ways to do it and you can find the one that suits you best. Studies have shown that regular meditation promotes mindfulness (sustained observing awareness), whose benefits The post Meditate appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-10-30T08:17:38-07:00
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Will Pye – Blessed with a Brain Tumor
Last updated on: October 30, 2014 at 8:17 am By Rick Hanson
Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson and Will Pye. It's titled Will Pye - Blessed with a Brain Tumor. More information on the San Rafael Mediation group can be found at http://www.rickhanson.net/teaching/meditation-group.The post Will Pye – Blessed with a Brain Tumor appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-10-23T09:07:57-07:00
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Changing the Machinery of Upset
Last updated on: October 23, 2014 at 9:07 am By Rick Hanson
Let’s consider ways to cultivate more peace of mind – and even its consummation in profound equanimity – by working with the eight gears of the machine of suffering that we explored in this earlier post. (There are other methods, too, that are more specifically Buddhist, and you might like to explore the Access to The post Changing the Machinery of Upset appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-10-13T05:09:17-07:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
The Impact of Experiences
Last updated on: October 13, 2014 at 5:09 am By Rick Hanson
Children express what they feel and what they want through their actions, emotions, signals, and, by their second birthday, words. Then people respond, including their parents, teachers, and other children; responses can be active or passive, verbal or nonverbal, positive or negative. These interactive episodes are usually brief, so there are a lot of them The post The Impact of Experiences appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-10-10T07:00:00-07:00
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Friday Favorite
Last updated on: October 10, 2014 at 7:00 am By Rick Hanson
This video needs no explanation – just a few minutes to listen. Enjoy!The post Friday Favorite appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
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