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: Growing What You Want to Be, and Being What You Already Are
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Growing What You Want to Be, and Being What You Already Are, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Equanimity
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Equanimity, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Learning to Care . . . and Not to Care
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Learning to Care . . . and Not to Care, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Rested in the Qualities of Being
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Rested in the Qualities of Being, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Remembering Your True Home
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on remembering your true home, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: A Powerful Simple Way to Stay Rested in the Heart
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on A Powerful Simple Way to Stay Rested in the Heart, both inside yourself and in reality altogether, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
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