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: Finding Refuge in Positive Qualities We Internalize from Others
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Finding Refuge in Positive Qualities We Internalize from Others, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: The Buddha’s Last Words: “Tread the Path with Care”
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on The Buddha’s Last Words: “Things fall apart. Tread the path with care,” which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Talk: The Refuge of Calm
In this talk from his weekly Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson speaks about the Refuge of Calm.
Meditation + Talk: Finding Refuge – Why and How, in Turbulent Times
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Finding Refuge – Why and How, in Turbulent Times, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: Lived by Everything
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on Lived by Everything, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
Meditation + Talk: The Power of Love
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a guided meditation and talk on The Power of Love, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
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Questions?
You can find answers to commonly asked questions about the Wednesday Meditations here! (Or ask your own.)