For episode 248, Cortland Dahl makes his first appearance on the Metta Hour to speak about his new book, “A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom.” Cortland is a scientist, Buddhist scholar & translator, and meditation teacher. He is the co-founder of Tergar International, a global network of meditation centers, with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Cortland is also actively involved in scientific research on meditation and human flourishing at the Center for Healthy Minds. In this conversation, Sharon and Cortland discuss: What brought Cortland to spiritual practice Eastern versus Western cultural conditioning The Tibetan culture of being Reclaiming the word “devotion” Cortland learning the Tibetan language The impetus for Cortland’s new book The Dalai Lama’s first visit to IMS and North America The Four Noble Truths Cortland’s first encounter with Buddhism Learning to take refuge How long until we’re enlightened? Nurturing our inspirations Recreating ancient traditions in the 21st Century Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche The Center for Healthy Minds Cortland closes the conversation with a guided meditation on Open Awareness. ================ The Path of Awareness, Compassion & Wisdom w/ Sharon Salzberg & Cortland Dahl – Metta Hour Ep. 248 - https://youtu.be/5Qr7shEeKq4 Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 248 – Cortland Dahl- https://beherenownetwork.com/https://beherenownetwork.com/sharon-salzberg-metta-hour-ep-248-cortland-dahl/ ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/