Cortland Dahl 2 Books Set - A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism & Born to Flourish - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom
Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Paperback & Hardcover)
ISBN: 9781645470977 (A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism), 9781668066232 (Born to Flourish)
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster

Overview
This two-book set pairs a practical entry point into Buddhist meditation with a science-backed roadmap to lasting wellbeing. A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism walks readers through the core teachings and practices of the Buddhist path, while Born to Flourish draws on decades of contemplative neuroscience to show how ancient wisdom and modern research converge on simple, repeatable habits for a calmer, more resilient mind. Together they make a thoughtful gift for anyone curious about mindfulness, meditation, or the science of thriving.

About the Books
A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism is an experiential introduction to the Buddhist tradition, guiding readers from the Four Noble Truths through the core meditation practices used to cultivate awareness, compassion, and wisdom. Author Cortland Dahl frames Buddhism as a living, trainable path, breaking complex teachings into accessible, step-by-step practices that beginners can start using right away, while still offering depth for readers who already meditate. Born to Flourish shifts the lens to contemporary science, bringing together neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative research to explain why so many people feel overwhelmed or disconnected in modern life, and what can genuinely be done about it. Richard J. Davidson, a leading researcher in the neuroscience of meditation, and Cortland Dahl translate rigorous lab findings into everyday practices designed to build resilience, connection, and a stronger sense of purpose. Read together, the two books offer a full circle: one rooted in centuries of contemplative tradition, the other grounded in modern data, both arriving at similar conclusions about how the mind can be trained toward greater wellbeing.

Key Benefits

• Combines a beginner-friendly Buddhism guide with a science-driven wellbeing book
• Written by contemplative scientist Cortland Dahl, with Born to Flourish co-authored by neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson
• Breaks meditation and mental training into clear, practical steps, not abstract theory
• Backed by real neuroscience research for skeptical or science-minded readers
• Brand new copies, ready to read or gift straight out of the box
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or a new wellness routine

Book-by-Book Guide
A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism — A step-by-step, experiential journey through the Four Noble Truths and the meditation practices at the heart of the Buddhist path.
Born to Flourish — A research-driven exploration of how contemplative science and everyday habits can help readers build resilience, connection, and lasting wellbeing.

About the Authors
Cortland Dahl, PhD, is a contemplative scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds and Chief Contemplative Officer at Humin, the center's affiliated nonprofit. He is also cofounder and Executive Director of Tergar International, a global meditation community. Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is a pioneering neuroscientist and one of the most highly cited scientists in the world, recognized for his decades of research into meditation, emotion, and the brain. Together, their work bridges rigorous science with practical, real-world tools for mental training and wellbeing.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Whether you're meditation-curious or already practicing, this set gives you both the ancient roadmap and the modern science behind it. A great stocking stuffer, self-care gift, or addition to any home wellness library heading into a new year.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.