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Ethics Beyond Religion
The 14th Dalai Lama
The universal values of kindness and honesty transcend any religious differences.
Honesty as the Basis of Universal Ethics
Dr. T.K. Mishra
To be a good human being, we need to adopt ethical values. The foundation of this is being honest with ourselves and others.
Achieving Peace through Inner Peace
The 14th Dalai Lama
World peace begins with finding inner peace through warm-hearted relations with others.
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The Life of Atisha
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
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What Is a Mandala?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This article introduces the mandala, a sophisticated tool used in Buddhist meditation practices.
Buddhist Advice on Death and Dying
The 14th Dalai Lama
Advice on how to face death and help those who are dying.
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Advanced Studies
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Extensive Six-Session Yoga
The Fourth Panchen Lama
The six-session yoga practice keeps us mindful of the vows and commitments we have taken from receiving an initiation or empowerment in an anuttarayoga tantra system from the Gelugpa tradition.
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Karma: Who’s to Blame?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Blame for our karma is based on the misconceptions involved with grasping for a self-established “me,” whereas taking responsibility for our karma is based on correct understanding of voidness and dependent arising.
Mahamudra and the Four Noble Truths
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Mahamudra is a system of meditation that concerns the two natures of mental activity: what it is and how it exists. As with most topics in Buddhism, it is helpful to understand it in terms of the four noble truths.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with the Nechung Oracle
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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.
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Interview with Matthieu Ricard
Matt Lindén
Matthieu Ricard discusses the importance of altruism, the need for humans to speak out for voiceless animals, and the immense fortune of encountering the Dharma.
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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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