This is the third talk in the series on “Hardwiring Happiness”, based on my new book. To listen to the other talks in the series, go here.

This talk was given at the San Rafael Meditation gathering on September 25, 2013.

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Session Highlights:

• Dr. Rick Hanson shifts from his role as host to summarize the key themes of the guests in the series

• Highlighting past participants’ practical methods

• Taking viewers through two powerful practices for bringing both strength and heart into important relationships

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The Compassionate Brain

A FREE eight-part video series, hosted by Dr. Rick Hanson, that explores effective ways to change your brain and heart and life.

(Watch or listen to the entire series by registering at //live.soundstrue.com/compassionatebrain/.)

Session 7: Compassion in the Wider World

Session Highlights:

An in-depth conversation with Dr. Jean Houston, co-founder of The Foundation for Mind Research and author of The Possible Human: A Course in Enhancing Your Physical, Mental, and Creative Abilities

Opening one’s heart wide without becoming overwhelmed

Ways to find your own way to contribute

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Session Highlights:

• An in-depth conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff, professor of human development and culture at the University of Texas, Austin and author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind

• How to cultivate self-compassion

• Compassion for those with special needs

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Session Highlights:

• An in-depth conversation with Dr. Kelly McGonigal, senior teacher and consultant for the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and author of The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It

• Compassion for oneself and others in pain

• Bringing willpower to compassion

• Balancing compassion and assertiveness

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Latest talk by Rick Hanson at his Wednesday night sitting group in San Rafael, CA. More information on the San Rafael Mediation group is available at http://www.rickhanson.net/teaching/meditation-group.

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Session Highlights:

• An in-depth conversation with Dr. Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and author of Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life

• The ways we are sociable primates

• The universals of compassion across cultures

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Session Highlights:

• An in-depth conversation with Dr. Tara Brach, founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and author of Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha

• Practices for strengthening and expressing compassion and kindness

• Dealing with hard issues in relationships

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Session Highlights:

• An in-depth conversation with Dr. Daniel Siegel, executive director of the Mindsight Institute and author of Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation

• The link between empathy for yourself and empathy for others

• Compassion in family life

• Compassion in clinical practice

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Session Highlights:

• An in-depth conversation with Dr. Richie Davidson, professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin and co-editor of The Asymmetrical Brain

• How your thoughts and feelings change your brain’s structure

• Studies on compassion in contemplatives

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