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:
February 5 – Anne Roise
March 12 – Kristine Claghorn
March 19 – Tina Rasmussen
March 26 – Tina Rasmussen
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: Privilege: What We Don’t Take into Account – and Should
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Privilege: What We Don’t Take into Account – and Should.
Meditation + Talk: Loving Freely
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Loving Freely.
Meditation + Talk: What Matters, and What Doesn’t
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on What Matters, and What Doesn’t
Meditation + Talk: Most Things Fall Apart Eventually, Yet Some Things Endure
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Most Things Fall Apart Eventually, Yet Some Things Endure.
Meditation + Talk: The Metta Sutta – and Compassion’s Shadow
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on The Metta Sutta – and Compassion’s Shadow.
Meditation + Talk: How to Disentangle Yourself in Challenging Relationships
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on How to Disentangle Yourself in Challenging Relationships.
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