Rick HansonBiographyRick Hanson, Ph.D. began meditating in 1974 and has practiced in several traditions. Christina Feldman has been a major influence, with a focus on steadiness of mind in householder life (his wife and two children have also been good teachers). A psychologist, writer, and teacher in the emerging field of contemplative neuroscience, Rick co-founded the Heartwood Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom (see www.WiseBrain.org for more information). He is first author of Mother Nurture (Penguin, 2002), and first author (with Rick Mendius, M.D.) of a book in progress titled Positive Brain Change: The New Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. A graduate of the Community Dharma Leader training program and member of the Spirit Rock Board, Rick leads a weekly meditation group in San Rafael and teaches daylongs at Spirit Rock, Sati Center, and other organizations.
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