Dharma Lab
A path for understanding
your mind.
Modern neuroscience and ancient contemplative wisdom.
New York Times Bestseller
Dr. Richard J. Davidson
Founder, Center for Healthy Minds · Founder, Humin · Co-creator, Healthy Minds App
Dr. Cortland Dahl
Scientist and author · Co-creator, Healthy Minds App · Co-founder, Tergar
What we believe
We were meant
to flourish.
We believe people can flourish. Understand your mind, keep practicing, and you can realize more of your human potential.
We are students and teachers on the same path. Dr. Richard J. Davidson has spent four decades mapping the emotional brain. Dr. Cortland Dahl has lived the practice from the Himalayas to the laboratory. Together they think out loud, in public.
What does the research actually say? What helps when you sit down to practice? Dharma Lab is that conversation.
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Science, practice, and flourishing. From Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl.
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Science
Joy on Demand
Practice
One Mountain or Many?
Practice
A Remarkable Encounter in Nepal
Practice
Parenting in the Age of AI
Flourishing
Information Is the New Junk Food
Practice
When Thoughts Are Raging Like a Waterfall
Science
Joy on Demand
Practice
One Mountain or Many?
Practice
A Remarkable Encounter in Nepal
Practice
Parenting in the Age of AI
Flourishing
Information Is the New Junk Food
Practice
When Thoughts Are Raging Like a Waterfall
Practice
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Flourishing
You Are Already Awake
Science
The Essence of Meditation Is Awareness
Practice
Don't Believe Everything You Think
Science
Distraction Is the New Smoking
Practice
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Flourishing
You Are Already Awake
Science
The Essence of Meditation Is Awareness
Practice
Don't Believe Everything You Think
Science
Distraction Is the New Smoking
Weekly podcast
Weekly Podcast
Mingyur Rinpoche: Are You Drained or Energized?
Daniel Goleman: Practice Before Life Gets Hard
Sharon Salzberg: You Don't Get Through the Day Alone
Why Can't I Stay Focused?!
Does Meditation Really Change Your Brain?
The Superpowers in Your Brain's Wiring
Boredom Is Where You Meet Your Mind
Events
Practice with us
Virtual and in person. Neuroscience and practice.
Retreat · In person
From Doing to Being
A 3-day retreat with Kasumi Kato on the lost art of doing less
October 9-11, 2026
Dr. Cortland Dahl · Scientist
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Series · Online · Free
The Restless Mind
In a rapidly changing world. A free online summit.
Nov 15-21, 2026 · Live open 9 PM ET · Close 10 AM ET
Dr. Richard J. Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl
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