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Talks and Videos

Here are talks by Rick Hanson and Rick Mendius given in workshops, classes, lectures, and meditation groups. Enjoy!

These talks are in WMA format and compressed into a Zip file, click here if you need WinZip to unzip these files.

Neurodharma
  • The Neurology of Awakening (Spirit Rock, 11/06) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
  • Tools for Awakening Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
  • The Neurodharma of Love Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  • The Nondual Brain Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  • Caring for a Wounded Brain Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  • The Neurology of Awakening (Sati Center, 12/07) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  • The Two Wings of Psychological Growth and Contemplative Practice
  • Grief Recovery: Perspectives from Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom
  • Strengthening Neural Pathways (video clip)
  • KPFA, Mind and Brain
  • Empathy
  • Buddhism and Brain Science
  • 7 Facts about the Brain That Incline the Mind to Joy
  • Science of Mindfulness (video clip, audio file)
  • The Brain and Joy (starts at 6 1/2 minutes)

    Train Your Brain

  • The Parasympathetic Nervous System
  • Awareness of the Body
  • Your Precious Life
  • Filling Your Biochemical Cupboard
  • Concentration
  • Mindful Presence
  • Being in Reality
  • Positive Emotions and Taking in the Good
  • Letting Go
  • From Anxiety to Security Part 1, Part 2
  • From Anger to Peace
  • From Shame to Worth
  • From Sorrow to Contentment
  • The Power of Intention

    Buddhist Wisdom

  • Giving Is Good: The Perfection of Generosity
  • Knowing and Living the Truth: The Perfection of Wisdom
  • Patience is a Virtue: The Perfection of Patience
  • Even-Tempered, Even-Keeled: The Perfection of Equanimity
  • The Three Meanings of Emptiness
  • Why Bother to Practice?
  • Affecting Others, and Thus Oneself
  • Using Opportunities
  • How Much Do You Want It?
  • The Buddha's Awakening
  • The Core of the Dharma
  • Healthy Desire
  • Mindfulness of Breathing
  • Supports for Mindfulness
  • Authenticity
  • Tending to Causes and Taking Refuge
  • Basic Meditation Instructions
  • The Brahmaviharas
  • Gratitude
  • Don't Take It Personally Part 1, Part 2
  • Your True Self
  • A Year of Practice
  • How to Meditate
  • Faultlessly Imperfect
  • Diversity
  • Virtue
  • First Precept: Do not kill
  • Aversion
  • Aggression
  • Letting Go
  • Second Precept: What Is Freely Offered?
  • 3rd Precept: Do Not Lie
  • Right Livelihood
  • Reflections from Retreats
  • Making a Family

  • Teamwork + Intimate Friendship after Children
  • Honoring Fathers - and Keeping the Spark Alive
  • Mom and Dad Speak
  • Sex After Children
  • Family Nurture Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

  • © Rick Hanson, Ph.D. and Rick Mendius, M.D., 2007 - 2008