Cortland Dahl, researcher, translator, and Buddhist teacher, discusses topics including meditation and social anxiety, challenges in the dialogue between Buddhism and science, customizing meditation practice, analytical meditation, seeing the limits of science, well-being through learning, and the role of social connection.

Cortland Dahl, a Buddhist scholar and meditation teacher, dives into the essence of Buddhism and meditation. He discusses how meditation fosters honesty and reveals abstract concepts like no-self and emptiness. Dahl emphasizes the transformative nature of Tibetan meditation and how principles like non-harming can be integrated into daily life. He also explores the journey to awakening through compassion, detailing the role of bodhicitta in alleviating suffering. The conversation sheds light on navigating personal growth within the complexities of life.

Scientist and meditation teacher Cortland Dahl discusses the Healthy Minds App, blending science and spirituality, integrating mindfulness into daily life, and using technology for mindfulness. They explore different forms of meditation, the power of environment in Buddhist practice, and dive into the tradition of Mahamudra with Tilopa and Naropa. The intersection of meditation and science is also explored, touching on unconditioned space, different spiritual paths, and upcoming Buddhist teachings.