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:
March 12 – Kristine Claghorn
March 19 – Tina Rasmussen
March 26 – Tina Rasmussen
April 9 – Maria Paula Jimenez
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: Practicing with Mistakes, Regret, and Remorse
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Practicing with Mistakes, Regret, and Remorse.
Meditation + Talk: How Do You Know You’re a Good Person?
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on How Do You Know You’re a Good Person?
Meditation + Talk: Love’s In Need of Love Today
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest teacher Reggie Hubbard offered a meditation and talk on Love’s In Need of Love Today.
Meditation + Talk: Lovingness and Peacefulness: Combining Compassion and Equanimity
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Lovingness and Peacefulness: Combining Compassion and Equanimity.
Meditation + Talk: Equanimity: Inner Freedom with a Heart as Wide as the World
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Equanimity: Inner Freedom with a Heart as Wide as the World.
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.
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