Science of Meditation with Dr. Richie Davidson (MAD-I-O-091823)

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How does meditation contribute to our well-being? In this talk, Dr. Davidson, a world-renowned neuroscientist and psychologist who has spent decades researching connections between mental and physical health and working with experienced meditators like Mingyur Rinpoche and Matthieu Ricard to study the effects of meditation on the brain, will share the latest findings and insights into what science tells us about how the practice of training our minds can shape our brains in ways that promote human flourishing.

Please join us on Monday, September 18th for this special event, which is open to all, newcomers and experienced practitioners alike.

Date/Time/Location:

Monday, September 18th
7pm CT
Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St., Madison, WI

About Dr. Richie Davidson:

Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the world’s leading experts on the impact of contemplative practices, such as meditation, on the brain. He is the founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Dr. Davidson is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking work in studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker internationally. Time magazine named him one of the most influential people in the world in 2006.

Cost: 

General admission - $25
Reduced fee for students - $15

Contact:

Tergar Madison Meditation Community
301 S. Blount St., Madison, WI
madison.coordinator@tergar.org
(608) 440-3757