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Essentials
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Achieving a Happy Mind through Ethics
Secular ethics, based on universal values such as warm-heartedness, is the key to happiness.
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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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8 Buddhist Tips for Dealing with Anger
Tips to help us overcome anger, and provide inner peace when times get tough.

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Tibetan Buddhism
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.
Merit: Does Happiness Need to Be Earned?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Constructive behavior builds up positive potential (merit) on our mental continuum for experiencing happiness. But what does that mean?
Common Misunderstandings about Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at common misunderstandings people have about tantra.

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Advanced Studies
Buddhist Analysis to Help Renounce Stress
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Hinayana and Mahayana: Comparison
Dr. Alexander Berzin
How to Practice Vajrasattva
Dr. Alexander Berzin

Interviews

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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.