Robert Waldinger

Newton, MA

3.8k Followers

Robert Waldinger is a fully transmitted Zen teacher (roshi) and priest. He is also Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has tracked the lives of hundreds of families for over 85 years. His TED talk has had over 49 million views. He teaches meditation online every week at the Henry David Thoreau Sangha in Newton, MA. All are welcome. www.newtonzen.org and www.robertwaldinger.com

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Karen Gifford

Aug 11, 2026

Thought provoking, leaving me with more curiosity. Thank you.

Lisa Abramovic

Aug 6, 2026

Thank you for this perspective and awareness. It helped to open my mind and ground me. ❤️

Nancy

Aug 6, 2026

AI scares me spitless

Kirin Loomis

Aug 4, 2026

Wise and easy to remember for painful times. People need to know this. Thank you!

Anne

Jul 31, 2026

Thank you so much. Very helpful, settling and nourishing

Andrew

Jul 13, 2026

Great video. Most of these videos are purely talking heads, but you made the effort to present visual support to enhance your presentation. Nice work.

Cheryl 1133

Jul 6, 2026

Thank you! 💖 I've never experienced anything like this, and so immediate.. and lasting. I needed this! The feeling of the widening container continued,. and has been of great benefit throughout the day. I'm confident that I will sleep better also. With immense gratitude, I thank you. 😊🌻✨️

jesse Phoenix

Jul 6, 2026

Blessed beautiful healthy healing

Shannon Butt

Jul 5, 2026

Helpful practice

Lisa Abramovic

Jul 5, 2026

Thank you for sharing this helpful practice. ❤️

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