Professor Donald Broom explores animal sentience, kindness in different animal species, and the future of meat.

Professor Robert Thurman explores the transformative potential of Buddhist philosophy, its scientific approach to understanding reality, and the relevance of the middle way in today’s polarized world.

Ringu Tulku shares his reflections on anger and environmental anxiety, explains the four bardos, and offers advice for those of us chasing success.

Venerable Robina Courtin discusses Buddhism’s radical nature, the power of self-therapy, and forgiveness as a result of compassion.

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.

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.

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche discusses the Bön tradition, dream yoga, and the power of mantras.

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II talks about the pressures of the tulku system, the differences between Buddhists in the West and his homeland of Spiti, and the importance of compassion.

Study Buddhism met with Venerable Guo Huei, newly-appointed Abbot President of Dharma Drum Mountain, to discuss Chan Buddhism, the idea of Pure Lands, and the mechanics of cause and effect.

Venerable Chang Zao speaks of Chan methods to focus the mind, causality spanning the three times, and why Chinese Buddhists are strict vegetarians.