A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism

How do you transform your mind and embrace true, unshakeable happiness? Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this experiential talk, Cortland Dahl discusses with journalist Adam Davidson the journey through the core principles and meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition.

Premium tickets include a copy of the book. A book signing will follow the program.

This program is presented in association with Shambhala Publications.

About the Book

“A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism is that rare combination of impressive clarity and warmheartedness, so that we feel invited to our own direct experience of a path to freedom. Reading it, whether you are new to meditation or a more experienced student, will enrich your understanding and inspire you to live these truths.”

—Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Life

About the Speakers

Cortland Dahl  is a scientist, Buddhist scholar and translator, and meditation teacher. Dahl is the cofounder of Tergar International, a global network of meditation centers, with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. He studied at Buddhist centers across Asia, including many years living in Nepal and India. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Dahl is also actively involved in scientific research on meditation and human flourishing at the Center for Healthy Minds. A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism is his first book.

Adam Davidson is co-founder of NPR’s Planet Money. He was an economics writer for The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine and author of the book, The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-first Century. In 2020, he left Brooklyn for Vermont and, a bit later, started meditating seriously.

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