Wednesday Meditations
Free Weekly Talks and Meditations with Dr. Rick Hanson
Much research has shown that meditation is a powerful way to develop greater resilience, compassion, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and promote other health benefits.
Join Dr. Rick Hanson every Wednesday for a free meditation, talk, and discussion via Zoom. Everyone is welcome, and no background in meditation is needed. Rick draws on modern psychology and brain science, as well as the penetrating and pragmatic teachings of the Buddha.
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6:00 – 7:30 pm PT / 9:00 – 10:30 pm ET
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Schedule:
5:45 pm Pacific time – (optional) Informal “chat” with others
6:00 pm – Guided meditation
6:35 pm – 10-minute Break
6:45 – 7:30 pm – Talk and Q&A
7:35 pm – (optional) Small discussion groups
in “breakout rooms,” ending by 8 pm
These teachings are offered freely, at no charge.
Donations to support these teachings are received with much gratitude!
Recent Wednesday Meditations and Talks
Talk + Meditation: The Practical Brain Science of Heartfelt Presence
Discover how heartfelt presence can help you find peace, navigate grief, deepen relationships, and feel more content in everyday life.
Talk + Meditation: The Two Keys to Any Kind of Change for the Better
Discover the two keys to lasting change: sudden awakening and gradual cultivation.
Talk + Meditation: What Is It To Truly Come Home?
Guest teacher Stephanie Noble explores finding refuge in meditation, community, and compassion when life feels overwhelming.
Talk + Meditation: How to Heal What’s Been Missing in Your Life
Learn how to heal unmet emotional needs, fill the empty places inside, and build a lasting sense of wholeness.
Talk + Meditation: How to Heal the Emotional Baggage You’ve Been Carrying
Learn the neuroscience of how to heal old emotional wounds and find the right antidote for painful patterns.
Talk + Meditation: The Four Immeasurables for Staying Calm, Kind, and Compassionate
Michael Gayner explores equanimity, loving-kindness, compassion, and joy—and how to return to these qualities when difficult emotions take over.
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