New to Buddhism?

Get a short overview and practical advice.
Essentials
How to Lead an Ethical Life
The 14th Dalai Lama
Helping others, if possible, but at least not harming them is the way to live an ethical life.
What Is Prayer in Buddhism?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
The purpose of prayer in Buddhism.
What Is Buddhist Practice?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.

Seeking a Deeper Understanding?

Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
What Is a Disturbing Emotion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Disturbing emotions are those that make us lose peace of mind and self-control.
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.
Calming Down Thoughts
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Conceptual thought has many varieties. Some are useful and some detrimental in meditation and daily life.

Want to Go Further?

Explore more Buddhist topics in greater detail.
Advanced Studies
How to Deal with Negative Emotions
The 14th Dalai Lama
Analyzing our negative emotions is the key for overcoming them.
The Pre-Soviet History of Buddhism in the Russian Empire
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Dr. Andrey Terentyev
A brief history of the spread of Tibetan Buddhism in the Russian Empire prior to the founding of the Soviet Union
Shambhala: Myths and Reality
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Hindu and Buddhist sources as well several Western Occult traditions present varied accounts and interpretations about Shambhala.

Interviews

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

Interview with Khandro Rinpoche

Document
Interview with Telo Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Telo Tulku Rinpoche explores what it means to be a Buddhist, his work in reviving Buddhism in Kalmykia, and how to have effective interfaith dialogue.
Document
Interview with Geshe Tashi Tsering
Matt Lindén
Geshe Tashi Tsering explores the future of Buddhism, the meaning of renunciation, and how to deal with envy.

Latest Content

Keep up to date with our most recent additions.
Read more
Letter to a Friend – Section 8: Death & the Precious Human Rebirth
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Letter to a Friend – Section 7: Emptiness of the Self & the Aggregates
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Letter to a Friend – Section 6: The Disadvantages of Samsara
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Top