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An extensive library of Tibetan Buddhist texts, meditations, and audio courses by Dr. Alexander Berzin and others.
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What Is Refuge?
Matt Lindén
Refuge provides us with a path to follow, so that we’re always heading in a good direction. No matter what happens around us, this will give us strength and meaning in life.
How to Deal with Jealousy in Relationships
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Jealousy in a loving relationship means we don’t trust our partner’s love for us. We overcome it by realizing that love is not a limited commodity.
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.
The Four Noble Truths: An Overview
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An introduction to the Four Noble Truths, Buddha’s unique approach to the problem of suffering, and how it can be solved.
The Heart Sutra
This short text on prajnaparamita (the perfection of wisdom) presents the essence of the far-reaching discriminating awareness of voidness (emptiness). It is recited and meditated upon throughout the Mahayana Buddhist world.
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.

Interviews

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

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Interview with Ringu Tulku
Matt Lindén
Ringu Tulku shares his reflections on anger and environmental anxiety, explains the four bardos, and offers advice for those of us chasing success.
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Interview with Dr. Alexander Berzin
Matt Lindén
Dr. Alexander Berzin talks about the differences between spiritual teachers and therapists, the importance of understanding karma, and his work on Islamic-Buddhist dialog.

Buddhist Wisdom in Brief

Short teachings to inspire calm, compassion, wisdom and a happier mind.
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Unlocking Your Inner Buddha: Overcoming Ego & Depression #buddhistwisdom
Unlocking Your Inner Buddha: Overcoming Ego & Depression #buddhistwisdom
Give Back? You Took Too Much!
Give Back? You Took Too Much!
Five-year search for the reincarnation of his teacher ❤️ #buddhiststory
Five-year search for the reincarnation of his teacher ❤️ #buddhiststory
Everybody Wants to Be Happy
Everybody Wants to Be Happy
Discover Your True Nature: Beyond Social Conditioning #spiritualawakening
Discover Your True Nature: Beyond Social Conditioning #spiritualawakening
Buddhist Monk’s Journey: 3 Years of Walking in the Jungle 🌳 #buddhism
Buddhist Monk’s Journey: 3 Years of Walking in the Jungle 🌳 #buddhism

Buddhist Glossary

Key terms across traditions — Sanskrit, Tibetan, Pali
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Definition
Three principal aspects of the path
The three topics in the Dharma teachings most essential for attaining enlightenment: renunciation, bodhichitta and a correct understanding of voidness (emptiness).

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“Verification” Rather Than “Wisdom,” “Imputation” and “Mental Labeling”
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Using different grammatical forms of the term “verification” can clear up the confusion that often arises from the translation terms “wisdom,” “imputation” and “mental labeling.”
Artificial Intelligence and Spiritual Mentorship in Buddhism and Islam
Dr. Mohamed Ashath (Ashath Siraas)
AI can supplement but never replace the relationship between spiritual mentor and disciple in Buddhism and Islam.
Buddhism and Abrahamic Religions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A comparative exploration of Buddhism and Christianity, Judaism and Islam, highlighting their similarities and differences in philosophy, ethics, spiritual practice and religious worldview.
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