About Erik Braun

Erik Braun specializes in Burmese Buddhism, particularly Burmese meditation traditions. He authored "The Birth of Insight," a notable book on insight meditation's origins in Burma. Currently, he's working on a project, "A Great Awakening," exploring insight practice's role in modern self and societal concepts within the global meditation community. Additionally, he's co-editing a volume on meditation and science for Oxford University Press with David McMahan.
Erik Braun specializes in Burmese Buddhism, particularly Burmese meditation traditions. He authored "The Birth of Insight," a notable book on insight meditation's origins in Burma. Currently, he's working on a project, "A Great Awakening," exploring insight practice's role in modern self and societal concepts within the global meditation community. Additionally, he's co-editing a volume on meditation and science for Oxford University Press with David McMahan.