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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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What Is Compassion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to compassion, the heart of the Buddha's teachings.
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What Is Prayer in Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
The purpose of prayer in Buddhism.

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The Heart Sutra
This short text on prajnaparamita (the perfection of wisdom) presents the essence of the far-reaching discriminating awareness of voidness (emptiness). It is recited and meditated upon throughout the Mahayana Buddhist world.
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What Is a Mantra?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Mantras are a tool we can use to keep focused on a positive state of mind.
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Buddhist Advice on Death and Dying
The 14th Dalai Lama
Advice on how to face death and help those who are dying.

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Advanced Studies
What Needs to Be Understood to Have a Bodhichitta Aim
Dr. Alexander Berzin
In order to know how to develop bodhichitta and meditate on it, we need to know what it is focused on and how it actually engages with that object.
Cognition of Impermanence Does Not Bring Attainment of True Stoppings
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An overview of the Gelug presentation and some of its ramifications concerning the view of valid cognition.
Essentials for Taking a Kalachakra Initiation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A short overview of what we need to know about tantra and empowerments before we take the Kalachakra Initiation.

Interviews

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Interview with Venerable Chang Zao

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Interview with His Eminence Dagyab Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
His Eminence Dagyab Rinpoche discusses the importance of lifelong learning, why a clear understanding of emptiness is crucial, and how to stop ourselves from impulse buying.
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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.

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A Letter of Practical Advice on Sutra and Tantra – Part 10: The Two Truths and Mental Labeling
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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Dr. Alexander Berzin
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Dr. Alexander Berzin
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