Friday’s Dose of Togetherness: Mindfulness w/ Rick Hanson
In this Dose of Togetherness, hear from a world leader in the science of mindfulness, Rick Hanson. Then take his learnings and connect with your digital neighbors from across the world. All times are Pacific Time.
Rick will share his practices around mindfulness, meditation, wellbeing during times of collective distress. After his guided meditation and reflection, meet virtually with a group of like-minded strangers and answer two simple questions. All times are PT.
Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 29 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture – with 900,000 copies in English alone.
Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, and NPR, and 150,000 subscribers receive his free Just One Thing newsletter every week. He has a variety of popular online programs in positive neuroplasticity – with scholarships available for those with financial need.
Dr. Hanson has been a trustee of Saybrook University, served on the board of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and was president of the board of FamilyWorks, a community agency. He began meditating in 1974, trained in several traditions, and leads a weekly meditation gathering. He and his wife live in northern California and have two adult children. He enjoys being in wilderness and taking a break from emails.
