Much research has shown that meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of self-awareness, calm and inner peace, lovingkindness, mindfulness, and happiness – as well as strengthen the immune system and nurture other health benefits.

Join guest teacher Matthew Legge for a live-streamed weekly meditation, talk, and discussion. Matthew has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006, with a focus on building health, dignity, and human rights. He is the author of the award-winning book Are We Done Fighting? Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division and writes a popular blog of the same name for Psychology Today. More at AreWeDoneFighting.com

These teachings are offered freely, at no charge. And if you like, you may wish to participate in the age-old tradition of generosity through making an offering yourself – called “dāna” – to support Matthew and the Wednesday Meditations. Generosity itself is a beautiful practice that opens and gladdens the heart, relaxes the contraction of “self,” and ripples out into the world to touch many people – and perhaps, eventually, even oneself.