New to Buddhism?

Get a short overview and practical advice.
Essentials
What is karma raimond klavins unsplash
What Is Karma?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A concise explanation of karma from the Buddhist point of view.
Study buddhism dalai lama oa
Honesty, Trust and Friendship
The 14th Dalai Lama
Friendship comes from sincere concern for the happiness of others.
How to develop love derek thomson unsplash
How to Develop Love
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
How to build up a feeling of love and extend it to all others.

Seeking a Deeper Understanding?

Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
Study buddhism advice on death
Buddhist Advice on Death and Dying
The 14th Dalai Lama
Advice on how to face death and help those who are dying.
Ab refuge meaningful direction in life 2
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.
Vajra%20and%20bell
Common Misunderstandings about Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at common misunderstandings people have about tantra.

Want to Go Further?

Explore more Buddhist topics in greater detail.
Advanced Studies
Bonpo Monasteries: Menri
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Tashi Menri Monastery was established in 1405 in Tsang to continue the Bon debate tradition of Ensaka Monastery, which had been destroyed by a flood.
The Role of Happiness in Sutra and Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Learn about the nature of happiness and how we can strengthen and use it on the Buddhist path as a pathway mind leading to liberation and enlightenment.
The Four Buddhist Tenet Systems Regarding Emptiness
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The Indian Buddhist tenet systems differ in their views of the voidness or total absence of impossible ways that establish the existence of something and in their views of what establishes its conventional existence.

Interviews

Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Image%201%20%286%29

Interview with Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron

Image%201
Document
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.
Image%201%20%283%29
Document
Interview with Dhammananda Bhikkhuni
Matt Lindén
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni discusses her unique life path, the history of Buddhism in Thailand, and the importance of the five precepts.

Latest Content

Keep up to date with our most recent additions.
Read more
Document
Interview with Geshe Namdak
Matt Lindén
Geshe Tenzin Namdak discusses the challenges of completing the 20-year Geshe degree, the transformative power of monastic debate, and the role of meditation in overcoming destructive emotions.
Ignorance According to Vaibhashika
Dr. Alexander Berzin
According to Vaibhashika, ignorance is an anti-knowing mental factor that merely stupefies the mind regarding the four noble truths.
Letter to a Friend – Part 1: Good Qualities of the Three Gems
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Top