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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Lashandria Walton

May 8, 2026

I love this it brings you back to the presence of this moment. Thank you

Bill Bounds

May 7, 2026

Simple, and beautiful reminder to return to now. Thank you.

Nickola Boyd

May 5, 2026

He made some valid points! It was a message I needed to hear.

Sarah

May 5, 2026

Beautiful video and message. Thank you! 🙏

Paula

May 5, 2026

Thanks for the lovely reminder.. 🙏

Douglas

May 5, 2026

One of the best I've experienced! Thank you!

Heather

May 5, 2026

You had Me at the “dried shit stick” ❤️

Lorene McIntosh

May 5, 2026

So grounding, so real. Thank you.

Lee

May 5, 2026

Thank you, Dr. Waldinger! Your message lifted me.🌼

Ariane

May 5, 2026

Wow. Thank you for this. I’m so glad I came across it. Good reminder and reinforcement to stay present. I especially appreciate the part about how your watch gives you data but it actually doesn’t matter. Go off of how you feel! So funny cause I’ve had such an obsession recently with meeting my daily step goal, but you’re absolutely right—it doesn’t matter much does it? Everythibg does and doesn’t matter at the same time.

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