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December 2014

December 01, 2014

The Second Noble Truth – The Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering

The Second Noble Truth describes the principal cause of suffering. It is clinging. . ....

November 2014

November 28, 2014

Friday Favorite

Artist: BreierThe post Friday Favorite appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson.

November 27, 2014

A Peaceful Heart

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

November 26, 2014

The Three Refuges of Peace, Contentment, and Love

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

November 24, 2014

Neuro-Bhavana

Last April I taught Neuro-Bhavana: The Mindful Cultivation of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom in Our...

November 17, 2014

The First Noble Truth – The Noble Truth of Suffering

The Four Noble Truths are the most fundamental teaching of the Buddha. Deceptively simple, they...

November 14, 2014

Friday Favorite

I hope you enjoy this very heart-warming and inspirational story about never giving up. The...

November 05, 2014

Inhibition Profiles

The inhibition profile of a particular person can be quite nuanced. For example, in terms...

October 2014

October 30, 2014

Will Pye – Blessed with a Brain Tumor

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson and...

October 23, 2014

Changing the Machinery of Upset

Let’s consider ways to cultivate more peace of mind – and even its consummation in...

October 13, 2014

The Impact of Experiences

Children express what they feel and what they want through their actions, emotions, signals, and,...

October 10, 2014

Friday Favorite

This video needs no explanation – just a few minutes to listen. Enjoy!The post Friday...

October 09, 2014

Thou All Others

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

September 2014

September 28, 2014

Mindfulness of Object Relations

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

September 19, 2014

Realizing You Don’t Need to Feel Frightened, Frustrated, or Hurt

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

September 17, 2014

Let It Go

When is it “time to fold ‘em?” The Practice Let it go. Why? Most people,...

September 16, 2014

Being at Peace with the Pain of Others

Can you stay open to the pain of others? The Practice: Being at peace with...

September 11, 2014

An Openhearted Peace with the Pain of Others

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

September 01, 2014

Emotional Hijacking

In light of the machinery of survival-based, emotional reactivity, let’s look more narrowly at what...

August 2014

August 28, 2014

Loving, Learning, and Letting Go – When You Feel Hurt

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

August 25, 2014

How Firmly Should You Pursue Your Intentions?

How firmly do you pursue your intentions? Neither too tight nor too loose a rein....

August 22, 2014

Friday Favorite

Here’s little perspective for your Friday afternoon. Enjoy!The post Friday Favorite appeared first on Dr....

August 18, 2014

Patterns of Closeness and Independence

Intimacy and autonomy are independent dimensions, and it is their combination that counts. The qualities...

August 15, 2014

Friday Favorite

Credit: The New Yorker Collection/The Cartoon Bank The post Friday Favorite appeared first on Dr....

August 09, 2014

Sila in Relationships

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

August 08, 2014

Inner Strengths

The following excerpt is from chapter one of my book – Hardwiring Happiness. You’ll find...

August 04, 2014

The Machinery of Upset

(Emotional) life is great when we feel enthusiastic, contented, peaceful, happy, interested, loving, etc. But...

July 2014

July 31, 2014

Ethical Impacts

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...

July 28, 2014

Intimacy and Autonomy Working Together

Intimacy and autonomy are channels for expressing your natural goodness. For example, being kind toward...

July 25, 2014

Beyond Delusional Fear

Here is the latest talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It's...