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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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How to Meditate
How to get started with meditation? For most people, with meditation focusing on the breath and then generating love.
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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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Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the life, enlightenment and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
Avoiding the Ten Destructive Actions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the ten destructive ways of behaving – actions that create our unhappiness – and how to avoid them.
Common Misunderstandings about Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Clarification of some of the major misunderstandings about the Buddhist teachings.

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Advanced Studies
Buddhist Methods for Dealing with Life
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Islam from the Point of View of Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Bases for Ethical Behavior
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.
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