From Doing to Being - A Daylong Meditation Retreat (cUS.MSN-H-O-261017)

with Dr. Cortland Dahl From Doing to Being - A Daylong Meditation Retreat with Dr. Cortland Dahl In a world defined by endless to-do lists, constant notifications, and a relentless pace, many of us have forgotten how to truly rest. This daylong retreat offers an antidote to that exhaustion—a chance to rediscover the simple joy of being. Through the practice of effortless meditation, we will explore how to release striving, soften inner tension, and rest in a natural awareness that is always available beneath the noise of daily life. Our time together will include guided meditations, practical teachings, and periods of discussion and dialogue. Whether you're an experienced meditator or entirely new to the practice, you discover how to shift from "doing" to "being” as a doorway to more presence, joy, and balance in your life. WHEN? Saturday, October 17th, 2026 9am to noon and 2pm to 5pm TUITION: Standard $100 Supporter $150 Reduced $65 No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact [email protected] for more information. WHERE? Venue: Tergar - Madison Community, 402 E. Mifflin, Madison, WI Meet Dr. Cortland Dahl: Cortland Dahl is a scientist, translator, author, and meditation teacher with a lifelong interest in meditation and the science of flourishing. His journey began in the early 1990s when he first learned to meditate. His passion led him on a journey around the world, from monasteries in Burma to zendos in Japan, as well as eight years living in Tibetan refugee settlements in Nepal and India. During his travels, Cort became fluent in Tibetan and became a translator and scholar, receiving a master’s degree in Buddhist studies and publishing twelve volumes of translations. He went on to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was mentored by the renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson and received a Ph.D. in Mind, Brain, and Contemplative Science, the first ever degree of its kind awarded by the university. He has since published numerous scientific articles, including a new scientific framework for the cultivation of well-being, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). As part of his Ph.D. dissertation, Cort created the Healthy Minds Program, now a free mobile app that has been featured by the New York Times, Vogue, Sports Illustrated, and many other publications. More recently, he authored A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism and the forthcoming Born to Flourish: How to Thrive in a Challenging World, with Dr. Richard Davidson. Cort currently serves as Executive Director and board member for Tergar International, the organization that oversees the Tergar community in the West, as well as a senior instructor for the Tergar community. He is also a scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds and Chief Contemplative Officer for its affiliated nonprofit, Healthy Minds Innovations. Cort currently lives with his wife and son in Madison, Wisconsin.