Wednesday Meditations with Dr. Rick Hanson - Rick Hanson, PhD

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

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Recent Wednesday Meditations and Talks

From Craving to Contentment

Mar 28, 2018

This talk from the San Rafael Meditation is titled, “From Craving to Contentment” and focuses on where our mind dwells and what is in our heart, and the relationship between the two.

Where Does Your Mind Dwell?

Mar 14, 2018

A guided talk and meditation on cultivating lasting healing, growth, and development.

Why “Cultivation” Is Important, and How the Brain Is Involved

Mar 7, 2018

Learn how to cultivating lasting change in the body and in the brain, with some teachings from the Buddha and guided practices.

Resting in Refuge

Feb 28, 2018

Rick focuses on finding and cultivating a safe space, a sanctuary inside your mind.

Getting on Your Own Side – and the Buddha’s Life Story

Jan 10, 2018

By building up internally the feeling that are needs are already being met, we cultivate underlying conditions inside ourselves fundamentally of peace, contentment, and love.

Making Your Offering

Dec 13, 2017

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled "Making Your Offering." More information about the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.