The emPOWERed Half Hour

Change Your Life in 3 Minutes a Day with Dr. Richard Dixey

Becca Powers Season 1 Episode 38

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Meditating doesn’t require a pilgrimage to the Himalayas or a remote, tranquil cave.

Contrary to its stereotypical ritual, meditation is not a complex or distant practice; it is an accessible journey that you can embark on even at the comfort of your own home, in just three minutes a day.

The transformative power of meditation in just three minutes a day—less stress, enhanced focus, and improved well-being awaits, turning each moment into a sacred space for clear insights, calm state, and the radiant life you deserve.

In this episode, Dr. Richard Dixey, a research scientist, lifelong student of Buddhism, and the author of 'Three Minutes a Day,' delves into the empowering significance of meditation. Learn how incorporating just three minutes of meditation into your daily routine can propel you on a transformative journey towards self-discovery, emPOWERment, and a deeper connection with the richness of your own existence.

The journey awaits— start your three minutes today!


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Dr. Dixey's meditation journey and Dharma College leadership
  • Meditation as experiencing one’s own experience and the concept of "six gates"
  • How the intention to achieve enlightenment can hinder the true essence of meditation

About Dr. Richard Dixey:

Richard Dixey, PhD, is the author of "Three Minutes a Day: A Fourteen-Week Course to Learn Meditation and Transform Your Life" and a senior faculty member at Dharma College in Berkeley, California. A research scientist and lifelong student of Buddhism, who holds advanced degrees in biophysics and the history and philosophy of science.

Dixey directed a bioelectronic research unit at a London hospital before becoming the CEO of his own biotech company. He moved to the US in 2007 to devote himself to teaching meditation, deepening his own practice, and running the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation in India with his wife Wangmo, the eldest daughter of the well-known Tibetan lama Tarthang Tulku.


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