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A brief introduction to Buddhism.

Shakyamuni Buddha's life story, and what it means to be a Buddha.

The Dharma refers to the Buddha's teachings, which help us to overcome all of our problems.

In an age where we turn to celebrities as role models, the Sangha provides us with the perfect example of a life lived with ethical self-discipline, concentration, and discriminating awareness.

Refuge provides us with a path to follow, so that we’re always heading in a good direction. No matter what happens around us, this will give us strength and meaning in life.

An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.

The main points of the Buddhist teachings.

The basic framework for the Buddhist teachings.

An introduction to meditation.

The Buddhist view of love.

An introduction to compassion, the heart of the Buddha's teachings.

An introduction to bodhisattvas, those who aim to become enlightened in order to benefit all sentient beings.

A short introduction to the mind and mental activity in Buddhism.

A brief look at the daily life of a Buddhist practitioner.

An introduction to the fundamentals of Buddhist ethics.

Socially engaged Buddhism applies Buddhist principles to social, political, and environmental issues, using compassion and mindfulness to address both personal and collective suffering.

A concise explanation of karma from the Buddhist point of view.

A short introduction to the Buddhist idea of happiness.

An introduction to enlightenment, the ultimate aim of following the Buddhist path.

The purpose of prayer in Buddhism.

Why we can't be reborn as a dinosaur these days.