Cortland Dahl - Integrating Science and Buddhism
In this episode, Wendy speaks with researcher, translator, and Buddhist teacher, Cortland Dahl. Cort's work integrates science, psychology, meditation, and Tibetan Buddhism. This conversation covers many topics, including:\nhow meditation helped with his social anxiety as a young person;\nbenefits and challenges in the dialogue between Buddhism and science;\ncustomizing meditation practice in the Healthy Minds app;\nunderstanding the diversity of contemplative practice;\nanalytical meditation;\nmeditation as a treatment for mental health problems;\ntranscending the conceptual mind, and loosening concepts of self;\nseeing the limits of science;\nlooking at well-being through the lens of learning;\nthe key role of social connection;\nand moving forward with intellectual humility (knowing that we don't know).\nFull show notes and resources