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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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Interview with Geshe Lhakdor
Matt Lindén
Geshe Lhakdor shares insights into the relationship between science and Buddhism, the transformative journey from knowledge to wisdom through meditation, and his time working with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
How to Lead an Ethical Life
The 14th Dalai Lama
Helping others, if possible, but at least not harming them is the way to live an ethical life.
Leading a Meaningful Life
The 14th Dalai Lama
Nurturing the basic human values, assisted with the use of intelligence, is the way to lead a meaningful life.
Buddhist Advice on Death and Dying
The 14th Dalai Lama
Advice on how to face death and help those who are dying.
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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Spread of Buddhism in Asia
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A short introduction to how Buddhism spread from its beginnings in northern India to become the major belief system across much of Asia.
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Interview with Dr. Alan Wallace
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Interview with Charok Lama
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Charok Lama discusses how to stay calm in a busy world, the Tibetan tulku system, and the importance of understanding the fact that death will certainly come to everyone.
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Interview with Geshe Tashi Tsering
Matt Lindén
Geshe Tashi Tsering explores the future of Buddhism, the meaning of renunciation, and how to deal with envy.
Buddhist Wisdom in Brief
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Give Back? You Took Too Much!
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Everybody Wants to Be Happy
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Geshe
(1) In the Kadam tradition, a title given to a spiritual mentor and friend, especially those that are masters of mind training (lojong). (2) In the Gelug tradition, a title given to those who have completed the monastic education system.
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