EVENTS
“Until we define happiness for ourselves, clearly seeing the difference between excitement and joy, for example, our habits will likely not change. We will keep returning to the fruits of our desires.”
— Dr. Jud Brewer
The path of Buddhist Psychology, or Abhidharma, is a profound way of getting in touch with and gaining a clearer understanding of how our minds work. As meditators, we begin to recognize that everything we do starts with the mind. Knowing this, instead of focusing on changing outer circumstances to find inner peace, we can directly look at the different aspects of our minds and find inner freedom, regardless of the outer circumstances that surround our lives. In this event, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Judson Brewer will be interviewed by Tergar Instructor Cortland Dahl. Their conversation will touch on Buddhist psychology and how, through learning to understand our minds, we can form better, healthier, and more constructive habits, leading to a richer and more fulfilling life.
A Half-Day Meditation Retreat with Dr. Cortland Dahl
Tergar Minneapolis is happy to have Cortland Dahl lead a half-day retreat. Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this experiential half-day retreat, Cortland Dahl will take you on a journey through the core principles and meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition to meet anxiety, and life’s challenges, fearlessly with awareness, compassion, and wisdom. This retreat will be accessible for beginners or anyone ready to explore meditation more deeply.
A Conversation with Dr. Cortland Dahl and Stephanie Wagner
Join Cortland Dahl, Executive Director of Tergar and Scientist at UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds, in this event centered around the launch of his new book A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom.
Cortland will be in conversation with Stephanie Wagner, meditation teacher and Cort’s longtime colleague at Healthy Minds Innovations. Together, they will discuss his journey of exploring the Buddhist teachings and his interest in understanding the human mind, as well as practical insights on how we can live a rich, meaningful life by connecting with our inner qualities of awareness, compassion, and wisdom.
Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this free public dialogue, Cortland Dahl will discuss important principles and meditation practices from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with Robin Nusslock, drawing on his newly released book A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom. Together, they will explore the cutting-edge research they are both involved in at Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and what we are learning about the practice of meditation and how it can be used to train and transform the human mind.
Awaken the Wisdom Within
Exploring and Transforming the Self through Insight Meditation
Insight Meditation offers a profound path to understanding yourself and the world with greater wisdom and clarity. In this weekend retreat, you will learn practical skills to see beyond the mind’s habitual patterns and develop a greater sense of clarity, compassion, and wisdom. This retreat is designed to guide you through transformative practices that can help release mental and emotional barriers, foster inner calm, and awaken a profound sense of purpose and connection. Through guided meditations, reflective exercises, and supportive discussions, you will explore how insight meditation can unravel limiting beliefs, illuminate new perspectives, and empower you to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and authenticity.
