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December 2017
Monday Night Dharma Talk & Meditation Group
$15 – $30
Rick Hanson will be a guest teacher for this week's Spirit Rock Live: Monday Nights with Jack Kornfield & Friends. This group meets every Monday night from 7:15pm – 9:15pm in the Community Meditation Center. The sit is also available Live and On Demand through…
Find out more »January 2018
ITRC 2018 Conference
$295 – $375
International Transformational Resilience Coalition 2018 Conference: Preparing People for Climate Change in California Conference For Social Service, Climate, Social Justice, Faith & Other Community Leaders on Building Individual and Collective Human Resilience for Climate Traumas The conference is sponsored by the International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC),…
Find out more »February 2018
Neurology of Awakening
$75 – $200
The latest brain research has begun to confirm the central insights of the Buddha and other great teachers. And it's suggesting ways you can help your brain to enter deeper states of mindfulness and concentration, love, and happiness. Suffering, joy, and freedom all depend on…
Find out more »CANADA: 2018 Heart-Mind Conference (Vancouver)
$349
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be a featured keynote speaker at the 2018 annual Heart-Mind Conference. With the theme "Take Care of Yourself," attendees will explore how self-acceptance, being kind to ourselves, and connection improves our well-being, and makes it possible for us to be more present…
Find out more »March 2018
Seattle 6th Annual Compassion & Wisdom Workshops
$149 – $750
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be joined by Frank Ostaseski (March 1) and Tara Brach, Ph.D. (March 2-4) for this very special event. Rick's workshop is titled "Mindful Cultivation: Feeling and Growing the Good." Mindfulness is profoundly important—but not enough. We grow compassion and wisdom by turning…
Find out more »Monday Night Dharma Talk & Meditation Group
$15 – $30
Rick Hanson will be a guest teacher for this week's Spirit Rock Live: Monday Nights with Jack Kornfield & Friends. This group meets every Monday night from 7:15pm – 9:15pm in the Community Meditation Center. The sit is also available Live and On Demand through…
Find out more »Book Reading and Signing at Book Passage
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be offering a talk, reading, and signing for his new book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness at Book Passage in Sausalito, California. Learn more here: https://www.bookpassage.com/event/dr-rick-hanson-resilient-sausalito-store
Find out more »The Science & Practice of Resilience Workshop
$115 – $159
This day-long workshop with Rick Hanson, Ph.D. for the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is about developing lasting resilience using the power of positive neuroplasticity. Mental resources like determination, self-worth, and kindness are what make us resilient: able to cope with adversity and push through challenges in the pursuit…
Find out more »Book Reading and Signing at Copperfield’s Books
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be offering a talk, reading, and signing for his new book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness at Copperfield's Books in Petaluma, California.
Find out more »April 2018
Mindful Workplace Summit
$349 – $967
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be one of many well-respected speakers at the Mindful Workplace Summit, a conference for corporate, non-profit, government and educational leaders, HR professionals, mindfulness and leadership trainers, mindful workplace champions, and others. The summit will focus on: How bringing mindfulness into the workplace is…
Find out more »Educating Mindful Minds Conference
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a guest speaker for Learning & the Brain's Educating Mindful Minds conference. The theme of the conference is "The Science of Stress and Resilience". Numerous studies are finding that stress, anxiety, and mental health issues are on the rise in children…
Find out more »CANADA: Walking Evenly Over Uneven Ground Workshop (Montreal, Quebec)
$30 – $180
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. celebrates True North Insight's annual fundraiser, Circle of Giving, by offering (in English) an evening talk on Walking Evenly Over Uneven Ground: Using Positive Neuroplasiticity to Cultivate Resilient Well-Being and a daylong meditation retreat. Rick will facilitate two events: Evening Talk: Saturday, April 21,…
Find out more »EUROPE: Positive Neuroplasticity Training (Freiburg, Germany)
€470
Rick takes his popular training program to Germany in 2018. The Positive Neuroplasticity Training is an experiential workshop about taking charge of the structure-building process of your own brain. You will learn how to activate positive experiences, prolong and enrich them, and then heighten their…
Find out more »EUROPE: Professional Course in Positive Neuroplasticity (Freiburg, Germany)
640€
This is the profressional training for Rick's Positive Neuroplasticity Training in Freiburg, Germany, April 27-30, 2018. With the Positive Neuroplasticity Training as a prerequisite, this practical, hands-on training applies the methods of Positive Neuroplasticity to clinical, educational, human resources, and personal growth settings. It's perfect for therapists,…
Find out more »May 2018
EUROPE: Teaching the Methods of Positive Neuroplasticity (Freiburg, Germany)
€160
With the Professional Course in Positive Neuroplasticity as a prerequisite, this one-day workshop with Rick Hanson, Ph.D. focuses on teaching the methods of positive neuroplasticity, mindful cultivation, and the HEAL process to groups and individuals. This experiential workshop includes opportunities to practice teaching in front of others…
Find out more »Resilient: Cultivating an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, & Happiness Workshop
$75 – $200
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will facilitate an all-day workshop at Spirit Rock Meditation Center based on his recently released book, Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness (March 2018). The world is volatile and unreliable. So it’s vital to develop durable psychological…
Find out more »June 2018
Neurodharma: A 10-Day Vipassana Retreat
$450
Modern brain science is beginning to shed light on the underlying neuropsychological basis of deep experiences of present moment awareness, integrated wholeness of mind, and the sense of interdependent connection with nature and physical reality. Facilitated by Rick Hanson, Ph.D and three other teachers – Leslie Booker,…
Find out more »July 2018
AUSTRALIA: Australian Meditation Conference, Evening Talk (Melbourne)
$40 – $590
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will offer two sessions at the Australian Meditation Conference in Melbourne. The overarching theme of this innovative conference program is 'Meditation and Society'. Beyond the view of meditation as a personal practice, speakers and delegates will share their understanding of how the…
Find out more »AUSTRALIA: Positive Neuroplasticity Training (Melbourne)
$795
This 3 day training consists of the six experiential sessions of the PNT course offered over three intensive days and will be engaging, inspiring and practical. Like any other mental capability, inner strengths (positive states) are supported by structures in the brain. Resilience, positive emotions,…
Find out more »AUSTRALIA: Professional Course in Positive Neuroplasticity (Melbourne)
$1590
This is the profressional training for Rick’s Positive Neuroplasticity Training in Melbourne, July 23-25, 2018. With the Positive Neuroplasticity Training as a prerequisite, this practical, hands-on training applies the methods of Positive Neuroplasticity to clinical, educational, human resources, and personal growth settings. It’s perfect for therapists, coaches, educators, mindfulness or…
Find out more »August 2018
The Strong Heart: A Weekend Workshop on Resilient Relationships
$340
It’s been said that there are two wolves in the heart – one of love and one of hate – and that everything depends on which we feed each day. This metaphor echoes the finding from evolutionary neuropsychology that our ancestors survived in large part…
Find out more »Neurodharma of Love Workshop
$75 – $200
On the whole, we experience our greatest joys and sorrows in our relationships. Supported by both Buddhism and Western psychology, the keys to healthy relationships include empathy, compassion, kindness, equanimity, and appropriate assertiveness. These states of mind are based on underlying states of your brain.…
Find out more »September 2018
Positive Neuroplasticity & Resilient Well-Being: 5-day Workshop
$675 – $5605
The world is increasingly volatile and uncertain. So we need to develop psychological strengths such as grit, gratitude, and compassion. This unshakable core is the essence of resilience, and the foundation of lasting well-being in a changing world. In this 5-day workshop, facilitated by Rick…
Find out more »October 2018
Evolving Together: Mindfulness Meditation & Modern Science Retreat
$685 – $1505
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is joined by Wes Nisker, Nikki Mirghafori, and Terry Vandiver (yoga) for this 6-day meditation retreat at Spirit Rock. Many of us are amazed when we read of the latest scientific discoveries about the complexity of the brain or the number of galaxies in…
Find out more »November 2018
Opening Into Allness Workshop
$75 – $200
Modern brain science is beginning to shed light on the underlying neuropsychological basis of deep experiences of present moment awareness, integrated wholeness of mind, and the sense of interdependent connection with nature and physical reality. We can use these new findings in very practical ways to…
Find out more »February 2019
Neurology of Awakening
$75 – $200
The latest brain research has begun to confirm the central insights of the Buddha and other great teachers. And it's suggesting ways you can help your brain to enter deeper states of mindfulness and concentration, love, and happiness. Suffering, joy, and freedom all depend on…
Find out more »March 2019
Mindfulness, Compassion & Wisdom Conference – A Special Focus on Resilience
$199 – $549
Rick Hanson, Ph.D will present an all-day workshop on Friday, March 8th at the 7th Annual Mindfulness, Compassion & Wisdom Conference in San Diego, March 7-9, 2019, entitled "The Unshakable Core: Growing Embodied Resilience in a Turbulent World." In three segments, Rick will explore how…
Find out more »May 2019
Resilient: Cultivating an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength & Happiness Workshop & Livestream
$75 – $200
The world is volatile and unreliable. So it’s vital to develop durable psychological resources such as grit, gratitude, and compassion: the inner core that remains unshaken no matter what life brings. This is true resilience, the foundation of lasting well-being in a changing world and…
Find out more »June 2019
Monday Night at Spirit Rock
Free – $108
Join Rick Hanson, Ph.D. for “Spirit Rock Live: Monday Nights with Jack Kornfield and Friends”, a Livestream of Monday Night. Now in its 34th year, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of the…
Find out more »July 2019
Positive Neuroplasticity: How to Grow Resilient Self-Worth and Happiness
$675 – $6252
In these volatile times, it’s more important than ever to build an unshakable internal core of resilient, confident well-being. By growing the good inside and coming home to our true nature, we can find lasting happiness, self-worth and inner peace. In this experiential workshop, you’ll…
Find out more »August 2019
Neurodharma of Love Workshop
$75 – $200
In our relationships, we experience most of our greatest joys and our greatest sorrows. The intersection of modern neuroscience and ancient contemplative wisdom offers skillful means for cultivating an open and caring heart, emotional balance during conflicts with others, and more fulfilling relationships. We will…
Find out more »September 2019
Neurodharma: A 10-day Experiential Exploration of the Deepest Roots of the Highest Happiness
$450
with Alisa Dennis, Terry Vandiver, Tina Rasmussen and Peter Grossenbacher The combination of modern brain science and ancient Buddhist wisdom is illuminating the embodied basis of deep experiences of present moment awareness, contentment and love, and the sense of being one with everything. Join New…
Find out more »October 2019
Peaceable, Friendly, and Fearless: Using Positive Neuroplasticity to Develop Calm, Compassionate Strength
$50 – $175
Positive neuroplasticity shows us how to turn passing experiences into lasting changes in the brain – hardwiring an unshakable calm, compassion, and courage into the marrow of our being. This experiential workshop, led by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., will offer lots of practical methods useful for both self-guided practice and in therapeutic settings.
Find out more »The Positive Neuroplasticity Training, with Clinical Applications – Maryland
$699 – $799
Join NY Times bestselling author, Rick Hanson, Ph.D. for this experiential 4-day workshop on using modern neuroscience to develop strong clinical resources - hardwired into the nervous system - to increase coping and well-being for clients. Drawing from Dr. Hanson’s 40-year background in human potential and clinical…
Find out more »November 2019
The Positive Neuroplasticity Training, with Clinical Applications
$699 – $799
Join NY Times bestselling author, Rick Hanson, Ph.D. for this experiential 4-day workshop on using modern neuroscience to develop strong clinical resources - hardwired into the nervous system - to increase coping and well-being for clients. Drawing from Dr. Hanson’s 40-year background in human potential and clinical…
Find out more »December 2019
Opening Into Allness Workshop
$75 – $200
Modern brain science is beginning to shed light on the underlying neuropsychological basis of deep experiences of present moment awareness, integrated wholeness of mind, and the sense of interdependent connection with nature and physical reality. We can use these new findings in very practical ways to…
Find out more »February 2020
Friendly & Fearless Workshop: Combining Kindness and Assertiveness in Important Relationships, Berkeley, CA
$135 – $179
Attend Live or Via Webcast! Join Rick Hanson and Daniel Ellenberg for a one-day workshop that will explore interpersonal courage, compassionate strength, and the intersection of love and power.
Find out more »March 2020
Live Interactive Webinar
Join Rick Hanson for an inspiring 90-minute webinar and Q&A that explores: What we can learn from the examples of the great sages and teachers—the wisest people who have ever lived What could be happening in your brain when your mind is calm, clear, loving, happy, wide open, and fully present Practical tips you can use…
Find out more »Dharma Talk + Meditation at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, CA
Free – $108
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be guest teaching at Spirit Rock's Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation on Monday, May 4. This program is open from 7:15 – 9:15 pm in the Community Meditation Center.
Find out more »May 2020
ONLINE: Workshop + Keynote Address at A Mindful Society Conference 2020
$CAD895
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be presenting a pre-conference workshop on May 1, and a keynote address on May 2 at the 2020 Mindful Society Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
Find out more »ONLINE: Talk at InsightLA, Los Angeles, CA
$5 – $55
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will give a live online talk to the Insight LA meditation community in Los Angeles, CA. The talk is entitled: "Neurodharma: New Science and Ancient Wisdom for a Challenging Time." During times like this, it’s natural to feel afraid, anxious, or threatened.…
Find out more »ONLINE: Dharma Talk + Meditation, Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Free – $108
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be guest teaching at Spirit Rock's Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation on Monday, May 4. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 situation, all Spirit Rock events are temporarily being broadcast online. This program will be broadcast from 7:15 – 9:15 pm. Jack…
Find out more »ONLINE: Book Launch hosted by Copperfield’s Books
Free
Rick Hanson will offer a talk and book signing for his new book Neurodharma at Copperfield's Books, Petaluma, California.
Find out more »Finding Calm and Contentment in Turbulent Times
Free
Shambhala Mountain Center is offering a free, 60 minute live-streaming talk with Dr. Rick Hanson on May 6 at 11am PT. Dr. Hanson will be sharing techniques and insights that are directly applicable to life in these challenging times. The deepest roots of the highest…
Find out more »Well Enough Webinar with Rick Hanson & Sharon Salzburg
Free
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30pm PDT ( 7:30PM EDT) for a FREE WellZoom Webinar with Rick Hanson, PhD, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Neurodharma, and Sharon Salzberg, meditation teacher and New York Times bestselling author, in conversation with Kalia Kelmenson, editorial director at Spirituality & Health, about keeping the mind well. This is…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditations with Dr. Rick Hanson
Free
Much research has shown that meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of self-awareness, calm and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and nurture other health benefits. Join Dr. Rick Hanson…
Find out more »Keynote Address for the Inner Peace Conference
Free
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will deliver a Keynote Talk (12:30 pm ET) at the Inner Peace Conference in New York City.
Find out more »Evening Talk for New York Insight Meditation Center
$20
In Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness, Rick Hanson, Ph.D. offers a bold yet plausible plan for reverse-engineering peak experiences, sense of oneness, and the heights of human possibilities. And he does so with his trademark blend of solid science and…
Find out more »Already Home Workshop for New York Insight Meditation Center
$45 – $55
Join New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson for a daylong workshop where you'll explore the Buddhist analysis of the mind as a road map for strengthening the neural circuitry of deep calm, contentment, kindness, and wisdom—qualities we all need to succeed in the face of adversity.
Find out more »The Neurology of Awakening Workshop for IMCC
Free
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. will be guest teaching at the Insight Meditation Community of Charlottesville's weekly Tuesday Sangha. He will present a talk and meditation based on his new book, Neurodharma.
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