Dharma Lab | Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl
Dharma Lab, Dr. Cortland Dahl, Dr. Richie DavidsonModern neuroscience and ancient contemplative wisdom on life's most important questions. By Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl.
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Where modern neuroscience meets ancient contemplative wisdom with actionable practice, with Dr. Richie Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl.
Author, scientist, meditation teacher, and translator. Eight years living in Tibetan refugee settlements in Nepal and extensive retreat in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal, as well as cutting-edge scientific research at UW-Madison.
Founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison, the global non-profit Humin, and the Dharma Lab Substack. Time100 recipient. NAM member. NYT bestseller.
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