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: Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of the End of Anxiety
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson discusses Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of An Eightfold Path Leads to the End of Anxiety, which also includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Innate Goodness
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest teacher Stephen Snyder offers a guided meditation and talk on Innate Goodness, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of Cessation
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of Cessation, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of Craving
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of Craving, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness – Embodied, Trauma-Informed Approach to Mindfulness Meditation & Self-Healing
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest teacher Fleet Maull offers a guided meditation and talk on Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness -Deeply Embodied, Trauma-Informed Approach to Mindfulness Meditation & Self-Healing, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of Suffering
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Anxiety – and the Noble Truth of Suffering, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
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