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Essentials
What Is Happiness?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A short introduction to the Buddhist idea of happiness.
8 Buddhist Tips for Happiness
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Ways we can make our lives happier.
SEE Learning: A Training Program in Universal Values
Matt Lindén
A short overview of Emory University’s program for training in universal values.

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Tibetan Buddhism
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.
Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the life, enlightenment and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
Fear: Dealing with Disturbing Emotions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
There are many forms of fear and many reasons for it to arise, but with skillful methods we can overcome fear and lead calmer, happier lives.

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Advanced Studies
Commentary on “A Root Text for Mahamudra” – The Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama’s deep, line-by-line explanation of this root text for mahamudra meditation reveals its subtler points.
Balanced Sensitivity: How to Practice
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A guideline to the basic approaches, skills, procedures and orders of the practices that will lead to our progress.
History of Buddhism in West Turkistan
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Buddhism spread to West Turkistan (the present-day former Soviet Islamic republics of Central Asia) in the 1st century BCE and was present there, at various times, until the mid-18th century.

Interviews

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

Interview with Dr. Philippe Goldin

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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 the Nechung Oracle
Matt Lindén
Venerable Thupten Ngodup discusses the role of Dharma protectors in Buddhism, his experiences of going into trance, and the history of Nechung and Mongolia.

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From Violence to Transformation in Buddhism and Islam
Dr. Mohamed Ashath (Ashath Siraas)
Buddhism and Islam both teach that even the most violent people are able to transform if they repent their past actions and change their ways.
Reflecting on the Suffering in the Worse States of Samsaric Rebirth
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
In Buddhism the reflection on suffering is essential because it reveals the full extent of samsara and motivates a sincere wish for liberation.
Facing Death Realistically
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
The lam-rim textual tradition emphasizes the importance of reflection on death at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the spiritual path.
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