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A Day in the Life of a Buddhist
A brief look at the daily life of a Buddhist practitioner.
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SEE Learning: A Training Program in Universal Values
A short overview of Emory University’s program for training in universal values.
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How to Deal with Jealousy in Relationships
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.

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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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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.
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Buddhist Advice on Death and Dying
The 14th Dalai Lama
Advice on how to face death, and help those who are dying.

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The Relevance of Buddhism in the Modern World
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Ordinary Compassion, Immeasurable Compassion and Great Compassion
Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche II
How to Practice Vajrasattva
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Interview with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

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Interview with Ringu Tulku
Ringu Tulku discusses how to find happiness in the most dire of situations, whether anger can ever be useful, and what Buddhism really is.
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Interview with Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche II
Serkong Rinpoche talks about practicing Buddhism in both the East and West, and gives advice for young people interested in Buddhism.

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What Is Refuge?
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.
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Dr. Alexander Berzin
Meditations on Selflessness in the Four Buddhist Tenet Systems
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