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Essentials
How to Develop Love
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
How to build up a feeling of love and extend it to all others.
11 Ways to Help Others
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
There are many ways to help when we meet someone in need.
SEE Learning: A Training Program in Universal Values
Matt Lindén
A short overview of Emory University’s program for training in universal values.

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Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the life, enlightenment and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
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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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Spread of Buddhism in Asia
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A short introduction to how Buddhism spread from its beginnings in northern India to become the major belief system across much of Asia.

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Advanced Studies
The Four Close Placements of Mindfulness in Mahayana
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The Mahayana tradition of the four close placements of mindfulness correlates each of the four in terms of one of the four noble truths for countering one of the four discordant ways of paying attention to our five aggregates.
The Differences among the Four Classes of Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The distinctions among the four classes of tantra can be described in terms of varying levels of reliance on external and internal methods and with the analogy of an increasing level of blissful awareness used to focus on voidness.
The Relation between Buddhism and Sufism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Outlines of similarities between Sufism and Buddhism go in the right direction concerning generalities, but need to be supplemented with detailed analyses of specific cases in order to avoid misunderstanding.

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 Venerable Chang Zao

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Interview with the Nechung Oracle
Matt Lindén
Venerable Thupten Ngodup discusses the role of Dharma protectors in Buddhism, his experiences of going into trance, and the history of Nechung and Mongolia.
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Interview with Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf
Matt Lindén
Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf talks about the limits of interfaith dialogue, the shared values of Buddhism and Islam, and some inspiring stories of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Interview with Dr. Andrey Terentyev
Matt Lindén
Dr. Andrey Terentyev shares insights on the survival of Buddhism in Soviet Russia, the unique spiritual practices of the regions of Buryatia, Kalmykia, and Tuva, and the revival of Buddhist teachings across Russia today.
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What Is Socially Engaged Buddhism?
Matt Lindén
Socially engaged Buddhism applies Buddhist principles to social, political, and environmental issues, using compassion and mindfulness to address both personal and collective suffering.
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The Importance of Self-Compassion
Matt Lindén
Self-compassion is a vital aspect of Buddhist practice. Treating ourselves with the same kindness that we extend to others builds a foundation for greater compassion toward all beings.
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