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How to Develop Compassion
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
Buddhist methods for developing compassion, the beneficial state of mind wishing for others to be free of their suffering.
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 Compassion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to compassion, the heart of the Buddha's teachings.
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The Four Noble Truths: An Overview
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An introduction to the Four Noble Truths, Buddha’s unique approach to the problem of suffering, and how it can be solved.
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Avoiding the Ten Destructive Actions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the ten destructive ways of behaving – actions that create our unhappiness – and how to avoid them.
Calming Down Thoughts
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Conceptual thought has many varieties. Some are useful and some detrimental in meditation and daily life.
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Balanced Sensitivity: 3 Dispelling Confusion
Dr. Alexander Berzin
To dispel our hypersensitive response, we need to deconstruct the deceptive appearances of our mind.
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Commentary on “Root Text for Mahamudra” – Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey explains the Fourth Panchen Lama’s text that forms the basis for the Gelug/Kagyu tradition of mahamudra meditation on the nature of the mind.
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History of Buddhism in Afghanistan
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A comprehensive overview of the history of Buddhism in Afghanistan from shortly after the time of the Buddha up until the end of the Mongol period in the 14th century.
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Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Dr. Alan Wallace
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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.
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Interview with Dr. Alexander Berzin
Matt Lindén
Dr. Alexander Berzin talks about the differences between spiritual teachers and therapists, the importance of understanding karma, and his work on Islamic-Buddhist dialog.
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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
Lam-rim – Part 31: Under-refutation of the Object to Be Refuted
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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