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What Is Mind?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A short introduction to the mind and mental activity in Buddhism.
Ethics Beyond Religion
The 14th Dalai Lama
The universal values of kindness and honesty transcend any religious differences.
What Is Compassion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to compassion, the heart of the Buddha's teachings.
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Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
Self-Transformation through Mind Training
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Mind training is a method for transforming negative circumstances into positive ones through improving our attitudes toward them.
Types of Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A variety of forms of Buddhism developed as people in the different lands it reached emphasized one or another aspect of the teachings. Here is a general description of some of the major forms found in Southeast Asia, China and Tibet.
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Spread of Buddhism in Asia
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A short introduction to how Buddhism spread from its beginnings in northern India to become the major belief system across much of Asia.
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The Four Noble Truths as Antidotes to Mistaken Views
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
An uncommon explanation of the four noble truths as what Buddha taught to counter two sets of reversed, mistaken views.
Renunciation: The Determination to Be Free
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Renunciation is the determination to be free from not only all forms of suffering, but also from its causes. It is based on the rational conviction that it is possible to become free of them.
Commentary on "The Guru Inseparable from Avalokiteshvara" – Dr. Berzin
Dr. Alexander Berzin
We practice this meditation in order to inspire and uplift ourselves to the state of our spiritual teacher inseparable from Avalokiteshvara, by joining our good qualities with theirs.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Mingyur Rinpoche
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Interview with Geshe Dorji Damdul
Matt Lindén
Geshe Dorji Damdul explores quantum physics, the problem with gagdets, and the key to a happy world.
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Interview with Matthieu Ricard
Matt Lindén
Matthieu Ricard discusses the importance of altruism, the need for humans to speak out for voiceless animals, and the immense fortune of encountering the Dharma.
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Interview with Professor Donald Broom
Matt Lindén
Professor Donald Broom explores animal sentience, kindness in different animal species, and the future of meat.
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Interview with the Nechung Oracle
Matt Lindén
Venerable Thupten Ngodup discusses the role of Dharma protectors in Buddhism, his experiences of going into trance, and the history of Nechung and Mongolia.
Lam-rim – Part 32: Gelug Prasangika Assertion of the Two Truths
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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