Buddhism in the Modern World

We need to develop the determination to be free of our habitual routines that cause us stress and train ourselves in self-discipline, concentration, and discriminating awareness.

The human condition has been the same throughout time. Buddhism has something to offer for everyone and is relevant in all times.

Buddhist psychology and science have a great deal of relevance for Westerners. The religious aspects of Buddhism can supplement, but not substitute them.

The Dalai Lama’s view of a 21st-century Buddhist means having fuller knowledge about modern education and modern science, while having full conviction about Buddha’s teachings about limitless altruism, bodhichitta and the view of dependent arising.

Social media is having a profound effect on people. Explore how Buddhism may be of help to amplify the benefits and lessen the harms that are coming from this social change.

People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.

Buddhist science, philosophy and psychology can be of great benefit on a global scale to many issues faced in the 21st century. Dr. Berzin reflects on the particular challenges the major traditional Buddhist countries of Asia face.

The Dalai Lama talks about the meeting points between the East and the West, which aren’t for religious reasons, but simply for the exchange of knowledge about the science of mind.

As a translator and interpreter himself, Dr. Berzin gives advice on the theory and practice of translating.

How to run a business and carry out a project based on Buddhist principles.