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Cortland Dahl: A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism (#209)

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In this episode, Cortland Dahl and Daniel Aitken discuss Cortland’s book A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism. As an author and translator, Cortland has published numerous scientific articles and works on Buddhist philosophy and meditation. He is actively involved in scientific research and has published articles on the impact of meditation practices on the body, mind, and brain. They explore crucial themes such as the integration of meditation, view, and application in daily life, and explores concepts like naturalness, spontaneity, and the innate qualities of awareness, compassion, and wisdom.

You’ll also hear Cortland and Daniel discuss:

  • the scientific perspective on meditation;
  • various scientific approaches to mindfulness;
  • the challenges related to measuring mindfulness;
  • the concept of being vs. doing and how to integrate being into daily life; and
  • much more!

Mentioned in this episode:
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Our friends at Tergar Institute invite you to sign up for their flagship program – Foundations of Buddhist Experience

Applications are now open for Foundations of Buddhist Experience, Tergar Institute’s flagship 3-month program, beginning Fall 2025. This unique opportunity offers you the chance to study and practice directly with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at Tergar Osel Ling monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, from September 10 to December 10, 2025.

Foundations of Buddhist Experience is the first course in Tergar Institute’s comprehensive six-course program, which explores the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This immersive, in-person course provides a deep, experiential introduction to the core topics and practices of the Three Yanas—the foundational teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism—setting the stage for more advanced study in the subsequent modules.

Spaces for this exclusive program are limited, so we encourage you to apply early.

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In this episode, Cortland Dahl and Daniel Aitken discuss Cortland’s book A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism. As an author and translator, Cortland has published numerous scientific articles and works on Buddhist philosophy and meditation. He is actively involved in scientific research and has published articles on the impact of meditation practices on the body, mind, and brain. They explore crucial themes such as the integration of meditation, view, and application in daily life, and explores concepts like naturalness, spontaneity, and the innate qualities of awareness, compassion, and wisdom.

You’ll also hear Cortland and Daniel discuss:

  • the scientific perspective on meditation;
  • various scientific approaches to mindfulness;
  • the challenges related to measuring mindfulness;
  • the concept of being vs. doing and how to integrate being into daily life; and
  • much more!

Mentioned in this episode:
Center for Healthy Minds

Our friends at Tergar Institute invite you to sign up for their flagship program – Foundations of Buddhist Experience

Applications are now open for Foundations of Buddhist Experience, Tergar Institute’s flagship 3-month program, beginning Fall 2025. This unique opportunity offers you the chance to study and practice directly with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at Tergar Osel Ling monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, from September 10 to December 10, 2025.

Foundations of Buddhist Experience is the first course in Tergar Institute’s comprehensive six-course program, which explores the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This immersive, in-person course provides a deep, experiential introduction to the core topics and practices of the Three Yanas—the foundational teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism—setting the stage for more advanced study in the subsequent modules.

Spaces for this exclusive program are limited, so we encourage you to apply early.

👉 Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/y7evb3xa
👉 Learn more about the program: http://tergarinstitute.org/program

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The post Cortland Dahl: A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism (#209) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

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