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Essentials
Buddhist Tips for Life
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Guidelines for dealing with the challenges of life.
11 Ways to Help Others
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
There are many ways to help when we meet someone in need.
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.

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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.
Common Misunderstandings about Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at common misunderstandings people have about tantra.
Letter to a Friend
Nagarjuna
Nagarjuna wrote this poem as a letter to his friend, King Gautamiputra, as advice on the practice of the entire Buddhist path leading to liberation for both householders and monastics.

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Advanced Studies
How to Deal with Negative Emotions
The 14th Dalai Lama
Analyzing our negative emotions is the key for overcoming them.
Overview of “Tantra Stages and Paths by the Mongolian”
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
The First Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explains the unique features of the four classes of tantra and their practices based on a text by Sogpo Ngawang Palden Choge.
Healthy Development of One’s Self through Lam-rim
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The “self” is very central to the Buddhist spiritual path. In this series, we explore how lam-rim practice helps us to develop a healthy sense of “me” and rid ourselves of identification with an inflated “me.”

Interviews

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

Interview with Robina Courtin

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Interview with Sulak Sivaraksa
Matt Lindén
Ajahn Sulak Sivaraksa discusses the importance of socially engaged Buddhism, why we shouldn’t spend all of our time meditating, and how to fight oppression.
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Interview with Ringu Tulku
Matt Lindén
Ringu Tulku shares his reflections on anger and environmental anxiety, explains the four bardos, and offers advice for those of us chasing success.

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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.
Strengthening Our Minds through Meditation Practice
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
Learn how to gain inspiration and strength from our meditation so as to bring what we learn into everyday life.
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