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: How “Not Knowing” Dissolves Suffering
In this talk and meditation, I share how embracing “not knowing” can help dissolve suffering and release us from the shackles of our mind.
Meditation + Talk: How to Prevent and Release Needless Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human experience, but excessive or chronic anxiety can wear us down and be detrimental to our long-term happiness and health.
Meditation + Talk: The Deep Peace in Approaching Your Life as an Offering
When we approach life as an offering, we let go of the constant striving and struggling and we open to a deeper sense of peace, acceptance, and reverence for the gift of existence itself.
Meditation + Talk: Finding Contentment – Wherever You Are
In this weekly live meditation and talk from Dr. Rick Hanson, he focused on Finding Contentment – Wherever You Are.
Meditation + Talk: Eat the Meal, Not the Menu
In this weekly live meditation and talk from Dr. Rick Hanson, he focused on Eat the Meal, Not the Menu.
Meditation + Talk: The Power of Wishing Others Well
In this weekly live meditation and talk from Dr. Rick Hanson, he focused on The Power of Wishing Others Well.
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