Bows and Vows with Rick Hanson

In this talk, I explore the relationship between what we bow toward and what we vow to live by. Practice isn't just about accepting life as it is—it's also about intentionally cultivating what is good, true, and meaningful. Together, we'll reflect on gratitude, refuge, impermanence, and the quiet commitments that shape who we become. What might serve you most as a vow going forward?

0:00 – The Two Wings of Practice: Being With and Working With
5:17 – What Are You Bowing Toward?
7:36 – Gratitude for the Everyday Miracle of a Tomato
10:56 – Bowing to Our Ancestors and the Web of Life
13:45 – The Three Things I Bow To
16:05 – Finding Refuge in Practice
19:07 – Bowing to Difficult Realities
21:55 – Impermanence, Interdependence, and Suffering
25:40 – The Meaning and Power of Vows
30:14 – Living Our Commitments Imperfectly
33:45 – What Vows Will Guide Your Future?
38:42 – Taking Others Into Account
40:19 – Expanding Compassion in a Divided World

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