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Essentials
What Is Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A brief introduction to Buddhism.
Achieving Peace through Inner Peace
The 14th Dalai Lama
World peace begins with finding inner peace through warm-hearted relations with others.
Compassion as a Source of Happiness
The 14th Dalai Lama
Genuine happiness and satisfaction come from within, from compassion and human affection.

Seeking a Deeper Understanding?

Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
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.
The Life of Tsongkhapa
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A portrait of the life and deeds of one of the most famous masters of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Relevance of Karma in Our Daily Lives
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Understanding karma helps us begin to comprehend what happens to us in lives and to influence what will happen in the future.

Want to Go Further?

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Advanced Studies
The Guru Puja
The Fourth Panchen Lama
The “Guru Puja” – “Lama Chopa” in Tibetan – is a tantric practice, in the Gelug tradition, of making offerings to the spiritual master and includes a review of all the points of the combined sutra and tantra path to enlightenment
Incorrect Consideration and Emptiness
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Disturbing emotions and disturbing attitudes arise from our unawareness of reality, which is fed by incorrect consideration. With incorrect consideration, the confused mind projects something that is not there.
The Three Divisions of a Buddha’s Words
Dr. Alexander Berzin
There are three divisions of Buddha’s enlightening speech, differentiated according to the dominating condition of their origin.

Interviews

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

Interview with Geshe Tashi Tsering

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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 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.

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Relating to a Spiritual Mentor in a Healthy Manner
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Insofar as a healthy relationship with a spiritual teacher is crucial for advancing on the Buddhist path, it is important to know its advantages and the nuances of how to rely on a teacher properly.
How the Prasangika Method Proves Something
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II, Dr. Alexander Berzin
The prasanga method of debating proves something by pointing out what is obvious.
Explanation of the Six Preparatory Practices
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey’s presentation explains the six preparatory practices to be performed before meditation sessions, including a detailed explanation of the seven-limb prayer and mandala offering.
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