Cortland Dahl, PhD - Science, Meditation & the Mind's Full Potential
Cortland Dahl, PhD a leading researcher at The Center for Health Minds and experienced meditator, discusses the science of optimal mental states on The FitMind Podcast episode 19.
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Episode Overview
Dr. Cortland Dahl is a leading scientist at The Center for Healthy Minds, the top meditation research lab in the world.
He also has decades of meditation experience and co-founded Tergar International, a global network of meditation groups and centers.
In this episode, we talk about what science has to say about unlocking the mind's full potential through meditation.
Cortland begins by recounting his fascinating personal journey, traveling to the East to study meditation in-depth before making his way into the research lab.
He is now collaborating with Dr. Richard Davidson, the Dalai Lama, and other leaders in the field to improve our understanding of the mind.
Hope you enjoy!
P.S. — If you’re serious about starting or deepening your meditation practice, check out the FitMind meditation app.
Cortland Dahl Bio
Cortland Dahl, PhD, is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Tergar International, a massive network of meditation groups and centers. He is also a research scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds and Chief Contemplative Officer at Healthy Minds Innovation.
Cortland has spent decades studying and practicing meditation in Asia, including eight years in India and Nepal. He has translated many Buddhist works into English and also served as the primary translator for the Dalai Lama at one point. As a scientist, Cortland has published numerous articles on meditation and wellbeing. He holds an MA in Buddhist Studies and Tibetan Language from Naropa University and a PhD in Mind, Brain, and Contemplative Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.