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: Abiding In and Radiating Love
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest teacher Tarané Sayler covered the topic of Abiding In and Radiating Love.
Meditation + Talk: Four Ways to Help Yourself in Challenging Relationships
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Four Ways to Help Yourself in Challenging Relationships.
Meditation + Talk: Letting Go of Problematic Beliefs in Your Relationships
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Letting Go of Problematic Beliefs in Your Relationships.
Meditation + Talk: Skillful and Unskillful Patience in Your Relationships
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Skillful and Unskillful Patience in Your Relationships
Meditation + Talk: Appreciating Humanness in Others – and Yourself
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Appreciating Humanness in Others – and Yourself.
Meditation + Talk: Living in Harmony While Also Taking Care of Yourself
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Living in Harmony While Also Taking Care of Yourself.
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Questions?
You can find answers to commonly asked questions about the Wednesday Meditations here! (Or ask your own.)