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Essentials
What Is Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A brief introduction to Buddhism.
What Are Universal Ethics?
Geshe Dorji Damdul
Universal ethics are values that can be accepted by everyone on earth, and which lead to peace, harmony and happiness.
Leading a Meaningful Life
The 14th Dalai Lama
Nurturing the basic human values, assisted with the use of intelligence, is the way to lead a meaningful life.

Seeking a Deeper Understanding?

Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
Study buddhism dealing with anger
Anger: Dealing with Disturbing Emotions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
By applying methods for developing patience, we can avoid the problems that anger causes.
Ab why people are attracted to buddhism
Why People Are Attracted to Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.
Study buddhism debates
The Purpose and Benefits of Debate
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
Debate in Buddhism helps us to be sure that our understanding is correct.

Want to Go Further?

Explore more Buddhist topics in greater detail.
Advanced Studies
Making Progress on the Spiritual Path: Network Theory
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Progress made on the spiritual path occurs through a combination of both linear and nonlinear models. Learn the sources of these models in the teachings and how they fit together.
Obvious, Obscure and Extremely Obscure Phenomena
Dr. Alexander Berzin
These three types of comprehensible phenomena include all existent phenomena – all phenomena that can be validly known.
Buddhist Sexual Ethics: An Historical Perspective
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The general principle regarding sexual ethics is to try to minimize any problematic and compulsive aspects of our sexual behavior, motivated by disturbing emotions.

Interviews

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

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Interview with Professor Donald Broom
Matt Lindén
Professor Donald Broom explores animal sentience, kindness in different animal species, and the future of meat.
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Interview with Khandro Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Khandro Rinpoche explores her nostalgia for the past, the status of women in Buddhism, and why contemplating impermanence can be so enriching.

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Four Prasangika Lines of Reasoning for Refuting True Existence
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The four lines of reasoning used by Prasangika to indicate the absurd consequences and self-contradictions that follow from the assertion of truly established existence.
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Interview with Dr. Philippe Goldin
Matt Lindén
Dr. Philippe Goldin delves into the intersection of neuroscience and Buddhist philosophy, explores what emotions really are, and discusses how compassion practices transform the brain.
A Letter of Practical Advice on Sutra and Tantra – Part 10: The Two Truths and Mental Labeling
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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