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Honesty, Trust and Friendship
The 14th Dalai Lama
Friendship comes from sincere concern for the happiness of others.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Message to COP26
The 14th Dalai Lama
Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26).
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8 Buddhist Tips for Happiness
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Ways we can make our lives happier.

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What Is a Mandala?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This article introduces the mandala, a sophisticated tool used in Buddhist meditation practices.
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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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The Life of Atisha
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey

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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.
Tibetan Buddhist-Jewish Dialogue
Dr. Alexander Berzin
In 1990, eight rabbis and Jewish community leaders from the United States and Israel visited Dharamsala as a continuation of a Tibet-Jewish dialogue that had begun during His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s October 1989 visit to the United States.
Commentary on “Uttaratantra” – Dr. Berzin
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Dr. Berzin’s presentation of the main points and the structure of “Uttaratantra” by Maitreya.

Interviews

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Interview with Geshe Tashi Tsering

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Interview with Khandro Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Khandro Rinpoche explores her nostalgia for the past, the status of women in Buddhism, and why contemplating impermanence can be so enriching.
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Interview with Sulak Sivaraksa
Matt Lindén
Ajahn Sulak Sivaraksa discusses the importance of socially engaged Buddhism, why we shouldn’t spend all of our time meditating, and how to fight oppression.

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Dr. Alexander Berzin’s Relationship with Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche I
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Dr. Berzin shares some of his memories of his relationship with Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
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Interview with Dhammananda Bhikkhuni
Matt Lindén
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni discusses her unique life path, the history of Buddhism in Thailand, and the importance of the five precepts.
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Interview with Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf
Matt Lindén
Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf talks about the limits of interfaith dialogue, the shared values of Buddhism and Islam, and some inspiring stories of the Prophet Muhammad.
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