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What Is Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A brief introduction to Buddhism.
What Are Universal Ethics?
Geshe Dorji Damdul
Universal ethics are values that can be accepted by everyone on earth, and which lead to peace, harmony and happiness.
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
Anger: Dealing with Disturbing Emotions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
By applying methods for developing patience, we can avoid the problems that anger causes.
Envy: Dealing with Disturbing Emotions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Envy is a complex emotion made up of many disturbing factors, but can be overcome by identifying these factors and applying effective antidotes.
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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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Advanced Studies
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Divisions of the 6 Perfections: Four Tibetan Traditions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The four Tibetan Buddhist traditions – Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug – present slightly different division schemes of the six far-reaching attitudes.
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Nirvana in the Different Buddhist Systems
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Within Hinayana and Mahayana schools there are different categories and presentations of nirvana.
Mahamudra and the Four Noble Truths
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Mahamudra is a system of meditation that concerns the two natures of mental activity: what it is and how it exists. As with most topics in Buddhism, it is helpful to understand it in terms of the four noble truths.
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 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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Interview with Dr. Philippe Goldin
Matt Lindén
Dr. Philippe Goldin delves into the intersection of neuroscience and Buddhist philosophy, explores what emotions really are, and discusses how compassion practices transform the brain.
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Explanation of Mind and the Five Aggregates: Karma Kagyu
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The Karma Kagyu presentation of mind and the five aggregates, which clarifies the special approach of this Tibetan school to understanding mind, cognition and different types of nonstatic phenomena.
Letter to a Friend – Part 3: Generosity, Discipline, Patience, Perseverance
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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Commentary on “The Three Essential Moments” – Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
A detailed explanation of the Avalokiteshvara practice, as well as the practices for the time of death and in-between bardo state.
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