From Cushion to Laboratory: The Science of Buddhist Meditation - Marina Brucet & Hans Burghardt

Recorded on Sep 11, 2026 Donate: https://bit.ly/SC-PPvid Over centuries, generations of Buddhist practitioners have arrived at remarkably consistent insights into the nature of the mind and the causes of happiness and suffering. Advances in neuroscience have made it possible to study the effects of Buddhist meditation in the laboratory. These contemporary findings echo insights that Buddhist practitioners have developed for centuries. In this talk, we explore what neuroscience is revealing about Buddhist meditation, examine some of the practices that have been the focus of scientific research, and discuss what these discoveries can teach us about cultivating a healthier, happier, and more resilient mind in everyday life.