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Essentials
What Is Happiness?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A short introduction to the Buddhist idea of happiness.
What Is Refuge?
Matt Lindén
Refuge provides us with a path to follow, so that we’re always heading in a good direction. No matter what happens around us, this will give us strength and meaning in life.
8 Buddhist Tips for Happiness
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Ways we can make our lives happier.
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Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
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Advice for Taking a Tantric Initiation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The mechanism for how receiving an initiation prepares us for successful tantra practice.
The Perfection of Concentration: Dhyanaparamita
Dr. Alexander Berzin
With far-reaching concentration, we’re able to stay perfectly focused while helping others and in all meditations for reaching enlightenment.
Types of Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A variety of forms of Buddhism developed as people in the different lands it reached emphasized one or another aspect of the teachings. Here is a general description of some of the major forms found in Southeast Asia, China and Tibet.
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Advanced Studies
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Bon and Tibetan Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
We gain a more balanced perspective of Bon by understanding Tibetan history and culture and how Bon’s approach to spiritual development relates to Tibetan Buddhism.
Commentary on “Root Text for Mahamudra” – Dr. Berzin
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This commentary by Dr. Berzin explains how to conduct mahamudra meditation on the conventional and deepest natures of the mind.
The Reasons for the Structure of the Five Aggregates
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The usual structure of the five aggregates is formulated in terms of our moment-to-moment experience, going from grossest to the most subtle.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Lama Tsultrim Allione
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Interview with Geshe Dorji Damdul
Matt Lindén
Geshe Dorji Damdul explores quantum physics, the problem with gagdets, and the key to a happy world.
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Interview with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche discusses the Bön tradition, dream yoga, and the power of mantras.
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Interview with Professor Donald Broom
Matt Lindén
Professor Donald Broom explores animal sentience, kindness in different animal species, and the future of meat.
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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.
Lam-rim – Part 32: Gelug Prasangika Assertion of the Two Truths
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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