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: The Sense of Inner Knowing and R.A.I.N.
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest teacher John Prendergast, Ph.D. offers a meditation and talk on the inner sense of knowing and R.A.I.N.
Meditation + Talk: The Sense of Inner Knowing
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest teacher John Prendergast, Ph.D. offers a meditation and talk on the inner sense of knowing.
Meditation + Talk: Tenderness and Vastness, Assertiveness and Compassion
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Tenderness and Vastness, Assertiveness and Compassion.
Meditation + Talk: Who Most Needs Your Compassion and Appreciation? You!
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Who Most Needs Your Compassion and Appreciation? You!.
Meditation + Talk: Coming to Rest in Both Ordinary and Extraordinary Ways
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Coming to Rest in Both Ordinary and Extraordinary Ways.
Meditation + Talk: Equanimity – The Seventh Factor of Awakening
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Equanimity – The Seventh Factor of Awakening
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Questions?
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