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Essentials
Compassion as a Source of Happiness
The 14th Dalai Lama
Genuine happiness and satisfaction come from within, from compassion and human affection.
10 Basic Buddhist Beliefs
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The main points of the Buddhist teachings.
Buddhist Tips for Life
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Guidelines for dealing with the challenges of life.

Seeking a Deeper Understanding?

Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
How I Found My Spiritual Master
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche describes how and why he chose his teacher to be his guru.
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.
Integrating Buddhism into Our Lives
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Guidelines for effectively applying the Buddhist teachings to our lives so that they bring about positive results.

Want to Go Further?

Explore more Buddhist topics in greater detail.
Advanced Studies
Seven Ways of Knowing Objects
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An overview of the ways of knowing within the context and point of view of the different Indian Buddhist philosophical tenet systems.
The Qualities of Buddha’s Omniscient Mind
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Maitreya’s “Filigree of Realizations” delineates 21 categories of untainted deep awareness of a Buddha’s omniscient mind.
Commentary on “Root Text for Mahamudra” – Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
A commentary by Serkong Rinpoche focusing on mahamudra as a meditation on the mind’s void nature.

Interviews

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

Interview with Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf

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Interview with Phra Anil Sakya
Matt Lindén
Phra Anil Sakya discusses the nature of dukkha, the role of the five precepts, and the Buddhist approach to death.
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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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Relating to a Spiritual Mentor in a Healthy Manner
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Insofar as a healthy relationship with a spiritual teacher is crucial for advancing on the Buddhist path, it is important to know its advantages and the nuances of how to rely on a teacher properly.
How the Prasangika Method Proves Something
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II, Dr. Alexander Berzin
The prasanga method of debating proves something by pointing out what is obvious.
Explanation of the Six Preparatory Practices
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey’s presentation explains the six preparatory practices to be performed before meditation sessions, including a detailed explanation of the seven-limb prayer and mandala offering.
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