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: Steadying the Mind, and Working with Hindrances
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest speaker Tina Rasmussen offers a guided meditation and talk which focused on Steadying the Mind, and Working with Hindrances, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: How to Steady Your Mind and Enter Deep States of Meditative Absorption
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest speaker Tina Rasmussen offers a guided meditation and talk which focused on How to Steady Your Mind and Enter Deep States of Meditative Absorption, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Four Ways to Let Go
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Four Ways to Let Go, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: The Upward Spiral of Sudden Awakening and Gradual Cultivation
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on the upward spiral of sudden awakening and gradual cultivation, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Seven Factors of Awakening, and Three Approaches to the Unconditioned
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Seven Factors of Awakening, and Three Approaches to the Unconditioned, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Changing Your Mind
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Changing Your Mind, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
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