Cortland is a scientist, translator, and meditation teacher. His eclectic background includes eight years spent living in Tibetan refugee settlements in India and Nepal and cutting-edge research at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism, the Dharma Lab Substack and the forthcoming Born to Flourish, both with Dr. Richard Davidson. He is also the creator of the award-winning Healthy Minds Program, a freely available mobile app, and has published numerous scientific articles, released twelve books of translations of ancient Tibetan meditation manuals, and is the cofounder of Tergar International, which oversees a global network of meditation groups and centers.

This profile was last updated on September 1, 2025