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What Is Love?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
The Buddhist view of love.
Honesty, Trust and Friendship
The 14th Dalai Lama
Friendship comes from sincere concern for the happiness of others.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Message to COP26
The 14th Dalai Lama
Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26).
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Calming Down Thoughts
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Conceptual thought has many varieties. Some are useful and some detrimental in meditation and daily life.
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How I Found My Spiritual Master
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche describes how and why he chose his teacher to be his guru.
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Advice for Taking a Tantric Initiation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The mechanism for how receiving an initiation prepares us for successful tantra practice.
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How Did Tibetan Buddhism Develop?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Deriving primarily from India over several centuries through the efforts of a large number of teachers and translators, Tibetan Buddhism gradually evolved into four main traditions.
A Healthy Attitude toward a Spiritual Teacher
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Our relationship with our teacher needs to be based on a firm conviction in our teacher’s good qualities.
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Obstacles to Developing Concentration
Geshe Sonam Rinchen
We need to exert effort to rid ourselves of all obstacles to concentration, such as flightiness and mental dullness, during whatever meditations we may be doing.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Telo Rinpoche
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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 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 Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf
Matt Lindén
Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf talks about the limits of interfaith dialogue, the shared values of Buddhism and Islam, and some inspiring stories of the Prophet Muhammad.
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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.
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