Robert Waldinger

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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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Reviews

Trey Parker

Sep 8, 2026

Not a great recording technology wise but a wonderful message on the perspective of our internal judging system/process

Green Lion

Sep 8, 2026

This is what i needed to hear. I was busy managing my study time graph, my daily streak, like a robot

Jorge Terán

Aug 26, 2026

Thank you Robert for this important reflection. Very nice to meet you.

Trey Parker

Aug 22, 2026

A very heartfelt & insightful talk from the heart. Thank you

Cynthia Reed

Aug 22, 2026

Just what I needed, when it was time. Deep thanks from me and my vast new-and-improved bucket. 🙏

Trey Parker

Aug 22, 2026

A wonderful insight into our just Being! Thank you

Ana Paula Montenegro

Aug 22, 2026

Reflexão maravilhosa e fundamental! Gratidão!

Anne

Aug 22, 2026

Very enlightening 😊 even though I now understand more about enlightenment. Thank you 🙏

Natasha Meisel

Aug 22, 2026

thank you!!

Lev Golly

Aug 21, 2026

Claro. Excellent. Thank you.🙏

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