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Non-ethnic Buddhism in the Russian Empire and the USSR Dr. Andrey Terentyev A survey of the rise of Buddhism in the Russian Empire and the USSR among those who did not come from a traditional Buddhist background.

Details of Karma: The Sautrantika Presentation Dr. Alexander Berzin The Sautrantika explanation of karma arose as a critique of the Sarvastivada abhidharma presentation that was later codified as the Vaibhashika view.

Interview with Mingyur Rinpoche

Matt Lindén

Mingyur Rinpoche talks about overcoming his struggle with panic attacks, the utmost importance of awareness, and how to use appreciation and gratitude to live a joyful life.

Details of Karma: The Vaibhashika Presentation Dr. Alexander Berzin The Vaibhashika explanation of karma derives from the abhidharma texts of Vasubandhu and their Indian commentaries.

Details of Karma: Madhyamaka Presentation Dr. Alexander Berzin The Madhyamaka presentation derives from Nagarjuna and his Indian and Tibetan commentators.

Details of Karma: The Sanskrit Tripitaka Presentation Dr. Alexander Berzin Buddha spoke of karma, as recorded in his sutras, while his disciples and later generations elaborated his teachings on karma in their abhidharma compilations.

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.

An Open Letter from the Network for Western Buddhist Teachers

The Network of Western Buddhist Teachers

A summary of the main points that a group of senior Western Buddhist agreed upon as a result of the presentations and discussions with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during a conference in Dharamsala, March 1993.

The Dalai Lama's Advice for Dealing with Abusive Teachers

The 14th Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama advises that if abusive spiritual teachers do not stop their reckless behavior, the students should publicize the abuse in newspapers and, if necessary, report it to the police.