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: The Wise Effort of Letting Go of Self
In this weekly live meditation and talk from Dr. Rick Hanson, he focused on The Wise Effort of Letting Go of Self.
Meditation + Talk: What Are You Doing Here? The Why and the How of Buddhist Practice
In this weekly live meditation and talk from Dr. Rick Hanson, he focused on What Are You Doing Here? The Why and the How of Buddhist Practice.
Meditation + Talk: How to Let Go
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 29-minute meditation and a 53-minute talk about How to Let Go.
Meditation + Talk: Caring More . . . and Caring Less
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 34-minute meditation and a 47-minute talk about Caring More . . . and Caring Less.
Meditation + Talk: Right Effort . . . about Right Effort!
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 34-minute meditation and a 47-minute talk about Right Effort . . . about Right Effort!
Meditation + Talk: Effortless Effort – The Wise Effort of No-Self
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Stephen Doetsu Snyder offered a meditation and talk about Effortless Effort: The Wise Effort of No-Self.
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