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Buddhism in the Mongol and Turkic Regions of Russia 2023 Dr. Andrey Terentyev Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Buddhism has been revived in the Buryat and Kalmyk Mongol regions and the Tuvinian and Altaian Turkic regions of Russia and is currently flourishing in 2023.

Differences between Gelugpa and Nyingma Concerning Emptiness in Prasangika Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II, Dr. Alexander Berzin A question-and-answer session between Dr. Alexander Berzin and Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II on the Prasangika view of voidness according to the Gelugpa and Nyingma assertions.

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

Interview with His Eminence Dagyab Rinpoche

Matt Lindén

His Eminence Dagyab Rinpoche discusses the importance of lifelong learning, why a clear understanding of emptiness is crucial, and how to stop ourselves from impulse buying.

Interview with Charok Lama

Matt Lindén

Charok Lama discusses how to stay calm in a busy world, the Tibetan tulku system, and the importance of understanding the fact that death will certainly come to everyone.

Mongolian Monasteries before the 1937 Purges Dr. Zsuzsa Majer Before the 1937 purges, Buddhism flourished in Mongolia. Learn about all the features of its monasteries and their customs.

Interview with Sulak Sivaraksa

Matt Lindén

Ajahn Sulak Sivaraksa discusses the importance of socially engaged Buddhism, why we shouldn’t spend all of our time meditating, and how to fight oppression.

What Is a Bodhisattva?

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II, Matt Lindén

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

The Pre-Soviet History of Buddhism in Tuva

Dr. Alexander Berzin, Dr. Andrey Terentyev

A brief history of the spread of Tibetan Buddhism among the Turkic Tuvans in Russia prior to the founding of the Soviet Union

The Pre-Soviet History of Buddhism in Kalmykia and among the Oirats

Dr. Alexander Berzin, Dr. Andrey Terentyev

A brief history of the spread of Tibetan Buddhism among the Oirat and Kalmyk Mongols in Russia prior to the founding of the Soviet Union

The Pre-Soviet History of Buddhism in Transbaikalia among the Buryats

Dr. Alexander Berzin, Dr. Andrey Terentyev

A brief history of the spread of Tibetan Buddhism among the Buryat Mongols in Russia prior to the founding of the Soviet Union

The Amazing and Marvelous View of Madhyamaka, the Profound Middle Way

Shabkar

Shabkar presents Nagarjuna and Tsongkhapa’s explanation of how voidness and cause and effect reinforce each other.