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Essentials
Honesty as the Basis of Universal Ethics
Dr. T.K. Mishra
To be a good human being, we need to adopt ethical values. The foundation of this is being honest with ourselves and others.
Achieving a Happy Mind through Ethics
The 14th Dalai Lama
Secular ethics, based on universal values such as warm-heartedness, is the key to 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
What Is Mahamudra?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An introduction to the practice of mahamudra in the Gelug and Karma Kagyu traditions.
The Perfection of Concentration: Dhyanaparamita
Dr. Alexander Berzin
With far-reaching concentration, we’re able to stay perfectly focused while helping others and in all meditations for reaching enlightenment.
Types of Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A variety of forms of Buddhism developed as people in the different lands it reached emphasized one or another aspect of the teachings. Here is a general description of some of the major forms found in Southeast Asia, China and Tibet.

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Advanced Studies
Using Buddhist Metaphysics to Analyze a Problem
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Learning about Buddhist metaphysics is an analytical tool to deconstruct our experiences.
Nonviolence Is the Way
The 14th Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been propounding nonviolence as a way to external as well as to internal peace all his life.
Secondary Tantric Vows
Dr. Alexander Berzin
With the secondary tantric vows, we promise to refrain from “eight thick actions.” Committing them would hamper meditation practice and progress along the yoga tantra and anuttarayoga tantra paths.

Interviews

Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.

Interview with Dr. Alan Wallace

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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 Robina Courtin
Matt Lindén
Venerable Robina Courtin discusses Buddhism’s radical nature, the power of self-therapy, and forgiveness as a result of compassion.

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Letter to a Friend – Section 9: Sufferings of the Various Rebirth States
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Two Paths, One Quest: Inner Peace in Buddhism and Islam
Dr. Mohamed Ashath (Ashath Siraas)
Letter to a Friend – Section 8: Death & the Precious Human Rebirth
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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