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
Guest Teachers:
December 25 – No Sitting Group
January 1, 2025 – No Sitting Group
These teachings are offered freely, at no charge.
Donations to support these teachings are received with much gratitude!
Recent Wednesday Meditations and Talks
Meditation + Talk: Releasing and Receiving
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick offered a meditation and talk called Releasing and Receiving.
Meditation + Talk: The Essence of Practice – Loving, Knowing, and Growing
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick offered a meditation and talk called The Essence of Practice: Loving, Knowing, and Growing.
Meditation + Talk: Wise Effort: Already Home
In this series on Wise Effort, Rick talks about what to do when we are feeling discombobulated, rattled alarmed, and outraged.
Meditation + Talk: Tools For Difficult Conversations
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Oren Jay Sofer offered a meditation and talk called Tools For Difficult Conversations.
Meditation + Talk: How to Use Fear and Not Let It Use You
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk called How to Use Fear and Not Let It Use You.
Meditation + Talk: See the Whole, Be the Whole
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk called See the Whole, Be the Whole.
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Questions?
You can find answers to commonly asked questions about the Wednesday Meditations here! (Or ask your own.)