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Ethics Beyond Religion
The 14th Dalai Lama
The universal values of kindness and honesty transcend any religious differences.
Honesty as the Basis of Universal Ethics
Dr. T.K. Mishra
To be a good human being, we need to adopt ethical values. The foundation of this is being honest with ourselves and others.
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).
What Is a Disturbing Emotion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Disturbing emotions are those that make us lose peace of mind and self-control.
Common Misunderstandings about Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at common misunderstandings people have about tantra.
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.

Interviews

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

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Interview with Telo Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Telo Tulku Rinpoche explores what it means to be a Buddhist, his work in reviving Buddhism in Kalmykia, and how to have effective interfaith dialogue.
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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.

Buddhist Wisdom in Brief

Short teachings to inspire calm, compassion, wisdom and a happier mind.
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Unlocking Your Inner Buddha: Overcoming Ego & Depression #buddhistwisdom
Unlocking Your Inner Buddha: Overcoming Ego & Depression #buddhistwisdom
Give Back? You Took Too Much!
Give Back? You Took Too Much!
Five-year search for the reincarnation of his teacher ❤️ #buddhiststory
Five-year search for the reincarnation of his teacher ❤️ #buddhiststory
Everybody Wants to Be Happy
Everybody Wants to Be Happy
Discover Your True Nature: Beyond Social Conditioning #spiritualawakening
Discover Your True Nature: Beyond Social Conditioning #spiritualawakening
Buddhist Monk’s Journey: 3 Years of Walking in the Jungle 🌳 #buddhism
Buddhist Monk’s Journey: 3 Years of Walking in the Jungle 🌳 #buddhism

Buddhist Glossary

Key terms across traditions — Sanskrit, Tibetan, Pali
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Definition
Immediately preceding condition
The immediately preceding moment of awareness, which produces the appearance-making and cognizing (clarity and awareness) of the next moment of awareness as its result.

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