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Honesty, Trust and Friendship
The 14th Dalai Lama
Friendship comes from sincere concern for the happiness of others.
11 Ways to Help Others
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
There are many ways to help when we meet someone in need.
What Is Enlightenment?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to enlightenment, the ultimate aim of following the Buddhist path.
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Tibetan Buddhism
What Is a Disturbing Emotion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Disturbing emotions are those that make us lose peace of mind and self-control.
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What Is a Mandala?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This article introduces the mandala, a sophisticated tool used in Buddhist meditation practices.
Dealing with Abusive Behavior by Spiritual Teachers
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Not all spiritual teachers are properly qualified. Firm action with a clear and compassionate mind is the key to dealing with situations of abuse.
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Advanced Studies
Buddhist-Muslim Interaction: Later Abbasid Period
Dr. Alexander Berzin
During the later Abbasid period (840–1258 CE), Islam slowly spread to West and East Turkistan and took a strong foothold on the Indian subcontinent.
Methodology for Translating Buddhist Texts
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Buddha taught in such a way that everyone could understand his words in their own language. That means that it is possible to convey the Buddhist teachings in all languages, no matter how challenging that might be.
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Traditional Guidelines for Translating Buddhist Texts
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Long before translators began to render Tibetan Buddhist texts into Western languages, the Mongols had successfully undertaken this task.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with His Eminence Dagyab Rinpoche
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Interview with Geshe Tashi Tsering
Matt Lindén
Geshe Tashi Tsering explores the future of Buddhism, the meaning of renunciation, and how to deal with envy.
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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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