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What Is Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A brief introduction to Buddhism.
How to Meditate
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
How to get started with meditation? For most people, with meditation focusing on the breath and then generating love.
Ethics Beyond Religion
The 14th Dalai Lama
The universal values of kindness and honesty transcend any religious differences.
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Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
The Heart Sutra
This short text on prajnaparamita (the perfection of wisdom) presents the essence of the far-reaching discriminating awareness of voidness (emptiness). It is recited and meditated upon throughout the Mahayana Buddhist world.
Integrating Buddhism into Our Lives
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Guidelines for effectively applying the Buddhist teachings to our lives so that they bring about positive results.
What Is a Mantra?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Mantras are a tool we can use to keep focused on a positive state of mind.
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Root Bodhisattva Vows
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Taken at the stage of developing engaged bodhichitta, if kept purely, the bodhisattva vows act as a root for attaining enlightenment.
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The Two Truths: Gelug Prasangika
Dr. Alexander Berzin
To attain either liberation or enlightenment, we need to cognize correctly and decisively the two truths and the inseparable voidness of both.
Elaboration of “Lorig: Ways of Knowing”
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An overview of the Sautrantika list of the seven ways of knowing, which include valid and non-valid ways of knowing.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Venerable Chang Zao
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Interview with Khandro Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Khandro Rinpoche explores her nostalgia for the past, the status of women in Buddhism, and why contemplating impermanence can be so enriching.
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Interview with Mingyur Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Mingyur Rinpoche talks about overcoming his struggle with panic attacks, the utmost importance of awareness, and how to use appreciation and gratitude to live a joyful life.
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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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