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Essentials
Achieving Peace through Inner Peace
The 14th Dalai Lama
World peace begins with finding inner peace through warm-hearted relations with others.
How to Deal with Anxiety
Matt Lindén
Tips for overcoming anxiety, to live a more confident life.
What Is Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A brief introduction to Buddhism.

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Tibetan Buddhism
Common Misunderstandings about Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at common misunderstandings people have about tantra.
The Purpose and Benefits of Debate
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
Debate in Buddhism helps us to be sure that our understanding is correct.
What Is a Disturbing Emotion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Disturbing emotions are those that make us lose peace of mind and self-control.

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Advanced Studies
Details of Tibetan Medicine 3: Diagnosis of Disease
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Diagnosis of disease in Tibetan medicine is done by a three-fold process: visual examination, pulse and urine analysis, and questioning the patient about symptoms.
Structure of the “Kalachakra Six-Session Guru-Yoga”
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The “Kalachakra Six-Session Yoga” adds to the basic six-session practice recitation of many aspects of the path to enlightenment to meditate upon for building up positive force.
Balanced Sensitivity: 2 Uncovering Our Talents
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Understanding the mind and mental activity is crucial for balancing our sensitivity as it enables us to tap the naturally occurring internal resources of our mind and heart.

Interviews

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Interview with Geshe Tashi Tsering

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Interview with Mingyur Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Mingyur Rinpoche talks about overcoming his struggle with panic attacks, the utmost importance of awareness, and how to use appreciation and gratitude to live a joyful life.
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Interview with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche discusses the Bön tradition, dream yoga, and the power of mantras.

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Letter to a Friend – Section 8: Death & the Precious Human Rebirth
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Letter to a Friend – Section 7: Emptiness of the Self & the Aggregates
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Letter to a Friend – Section 6: The Disadvantages of Samsara
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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