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

These teachings are offered freely, at no charge.

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Recent Wednesday Meditations and Talks

Love More, Cling Less

Aug 17, 2016

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Love More, Cling Less.”

Five Questions When Someone Upsets You

Aug 10, 2016

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled Five Questions When Someone Upsets You.

Undeceived By The Inner Ad Agency

Aug 3, 2016

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled Undeceived By The Inner Ad Agency.

Practicing With Pain and Threat

Jul 27, 2016

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled Practicing With Pain and Threat.

Mindfulness of Anxiety

Jul 20, 2016

This talk on mindfulness and anxiety is one in a series on Buddhist perspectives and practice where Dr. Rick Hanson explores the practical wisdom in one of the world’s oldest contemplative traditions.