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Essentials
How to Develop Compassion
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
Buddhist methods for developing compassion, the beneficial state of mind wishing for others to be free of their suffering.
What Is Prayer in Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
The purpose of prayer in Buddhism.
What Is a Bodhisattva?
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II, Matt Lindén
An introduction to bodhisattvas, those who aim to become enlightened in order to benefit all sentient beings.

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Tibetan Buddhism
Integrating Buddhism into Our Lives
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Guidelines for effectively applying the Buddhist teachings to our lives so that they bring about positive results.
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.
Advice for Taking a Tantric Initiation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The mechanism for how receiving an initiation prepares us for successful tantra practice.

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Advanced Studies
Verses to Begin Kalachakra Study or Practice
Manjushri Yashas
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche always used these verses from the “The Abridged Kalachakra Tantra” before beginning Kalachakra teachings and practice.
The Four Close Placements of Mindfulness in Theravada
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Although there are several variations in ways to practice the four close placements of mindfulness, here we examine the Theravada methods as taught by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu.
Deconstructing Each Moment of Experience into Its Causes
Dr. Alexander Berzin
To deconstruct our moment-to-moment experiences, we need to deconstruct our aggregates through an analysis of causality: causes, conditions and results.

Interviews

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

Interview with Dhammananda Bhikkhuni

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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 Venerable Dr. Chönyi Taylor
Matt Lindén
Venerable Chönyi Taylor explains how the Buddha was the first psychologist, why recognizing our interconnectedness is so important, and how to overcome addiction.

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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.
How a Spiritual Mentor Should Impart the Buddhist Teachings to Students
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
Explore how the traditional sources explain the proper way for spiritual mentors to teach the Dharma.
How to Study the Buddhist Teachings with a Spiritual Mentor
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
Learn the most effective way to study the Dharma with a teacher according to multiple traditional sources.
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