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What Is Mind?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A short introduction to the mind and mental activity in Buddhism.
What Is Meditation?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to meditation.
Achieving Peace through Inner Peace
The 14th Dalai Lama
World peace begins with finding inner peace through warm-hearted relations with others.
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Tibetan Buddhism
Refuge: A Safe and Meaningful Direction in Life
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Working on ourselves to overcome our shortcomings and realize all our potentials is the safest and most meaningful direction we can put in our lives.
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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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What Is a Mandala?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This article introduces the mandala, a sophisticated tool used in Buddhist meditation practices.
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Advanced Studies
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Deeper Points about the Kalachakra Initiation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A deep understanding of the various components of an empowerment is important for gaining the most benefit from the experience.
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Congruent and Noncongruent Affecting Variables
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The aggregate of karmic formations (Skt. samskaraskandha) contains two types of affecting variables.
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Hinayana and Mahayana: Comparison
Dr. Alexander Berzin
When we understand different schools properly from their own points of view, we develop a great deal of respect for all of the teachings of the Buddha.
Interviews
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Interview with His Eminence Dagyab Rinpoche
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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 Telo Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Telo Tulku Rinpoche explores what it means to be a Buddhist, his work in reviving Buddhism in Kalmykia, and how to have effective interfaith dialogue.
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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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