“It is not more surprising to be born twice than once.” Contemplating the miracle of our place in this vast universe.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Dr. Rick Hanson, best-selling author of Buddha’s Brain, shares the neuroscience of expanding our inner happiness without denying our pain.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Could the true cause of happiness be simply thinking about whatever we are doing at the moment, what meditators call mindfulness?| How to Train a Happy Mind
Venerable Sangye Khadro and Scott Snibbe discuss compassion in this talk organized by the Foundation for Compassion and Wisdom.| How to Train a Happy Mind
What is meditation? Analytic meditation doesn't just reduce stress, but enhances our greatest human qualities.| How to Train a Happy Mind
The first time I went to see the Dalai Lama I was skeptical, but the first things he said was, "Don't become a Buddhist."| How to Train a Happy Mind
We cling to things as if they won’t change but change is the nature of reality. By embracing impermanence we become fully present.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
Tenzin Chogkyi leads a guided meditation that uses Buddhist techniques to cultivate compassion for yourself and others.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
Evolution, habits, and society all affect our behavior, but we can gain conscious control by releasing pain and cultivating joy.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
Dan Harris, host of the podcast Ten Percent Happier, leads a loving-kindness meditation that positively impacts mental and physical health.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
The Dalai Lama recommends this morning meditation: meditating on the nature of the mind, followed by meditating on the kindness of others.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Dr. Katherine MacLean discusses what psychedelics and meditation have in common and when these substances might be of benefit.| How to Train a Happy Mind