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
Rick focuses on finding and cultivating a safe space, a sanctuary inside your mind.
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.
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.
In this audio, Rick talks about what we do with speech that is unwanted. How do we handle it?
Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled "Dealing with Unwanted Speech." More information about the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.
Rick talks about the insight into the nature of all experience.
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Questions?
You can find answers to commonly asked questions about the Wednesday Meditations here! (Or ask your own.)