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What Is Buddhist Practice?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.
How to Develop Compassion
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
Buddhist methods for developing compassion, the beneficial state of mind wishing for others to be free of their suffering.
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.
What Is a Mantra?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Mantras are a tool we can use to keep focused on a positive state of mind.
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 Life of Atisha
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey

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 Venerable Abbot President Guo Huei

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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.
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Interview with Charok Lama
Matt Lindén
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.

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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Rainy season retreat
A period of three months during the monsoon season, instituted by Buddha, when Buddhist monks and nuns remain in one place and receive teachings.

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