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What Is Refuge?
Matt Lindén
Refuge provides us with a path to follow, so that we’re always heading in a good direction. No matter what happens around us, this will give us strength and meaning in life.
Ethics Beyond Religion
The 14th Dalai Lama
The universal values of kindness and honesty transcend any religious differences.
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Dr. Alexander Berzin
Ways we can make our lives happier.
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What Is Mahamudra?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An introduction to the practice of mahamudra in the Gelug and Karma Kagyu traditions.
Everyone Can Become a Buddha
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Everyone has the Buddha-nature factors that will enable them to reach enlightenment and become a Buddha.
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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Commentary on "An Extensive Six-Session Yoga" – Dr. Berzin
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A detailed explanation of the background and content of this daily six-session practice and how it helps us to keep our commitments from receiving an anuttarayoga tantra empowerment.
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The Coming of Maitreya Buddha
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
Maitreya, a bodhisattva residing in Tushita heaven, will be the next Buddha to come as a universal teacher.
Buddha and the Political Events of His Times
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The Pali literature of the Theravadins reveals the struggle the Buddha had to establish and support his ever-growing community of disciples and followers under extremely difficult circumstances, such as political intrigues and several wars.
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Interview with Ringu Tulku
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Interview with Dr. Alan Wallace
Matt Lindén
Dr. Alan Wallace tells a tale from the Buddha’s time, urges us to give priority to meditation, and explains what genuine mindfulness is.
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Interview with Venerable Chang Zao
Matt Lindén
Venerable Chang Zao speaks of Chan methods to focus the mind, causality spanning the three times, and why Chinese Buddhists are strict vegetarians.
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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
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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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