{"product_id":"cortland-dahl-2-books-set-a-meditators-guide-to-buddhism-born-to-flourish-mixed-format","title":"Cortland Dahl 2 Books Set - A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism \u0026 Born to Flourish - Mixed Format","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Meditator's Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom\u003cbr\u003eBorn to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Mixed Format (Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover)\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781645470977 (A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism), 9781668066232 (Born to Flourish)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Shambhala Publications, Avid Reader Press \/ Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines a beginner-friendly Buddhism guide with a science-driven wellbeing book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by contemplative scientist Cortland Dahl, with Born to Flourish co-authored by neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks meditation and mental training into clear, practical steps, not abstract theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by real neuroscience research for skeptical or science-minded readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new copies, ready to read or gift straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or a new wellness routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003eBorn to Flourish — A research-driven exploration of how contemplative science and everyday habits can help readers build resilience, connection, and lasting wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCortland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58432641171830,"sku":"VRT6106","price":38.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/cortland-dahl-2-books-set-mixed-format.jpg?v=1786600464","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/cortland-dahl-2-books-set-a-meditators-guide-to-buddhism-born-to-flourish-mixed-format","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}