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What Are the Four Noble Truths?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
The basic framework for the Buddhist teachings.
How to Deal with Materialism
The 14th Dalai Lama
Materialism seems like it should bring fulfillment, but it only ever brings more stress. To find true peace of mind, we need a holistic view based on compassion.
What Is Karma?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A concise explanation of karma from the Buddhist point of view.
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What Is a Mandala?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This article introduces the mandala, a sophisticated tool used in Buddhist meditation practices.
Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the life, enlightenment and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of 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.
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The Coming of Maitreya Buddha
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
Maitreya, a bodhisattva residing in Tushita heaven, will be the next Buddha to come as a universal teacher.
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Common Bonding Practices for the Buddha Families
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Presentation of bonding practices that create close bonds with the five “Buddha-families” – aspects of clear light mental activity that allow us to attain enlightenment.
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Bodhichitta and the Two Truths in Anuttarayoga Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Learn how masters from the various Tibetan Buddhist traditions assert relative and deepest bodhichittas and how to gain simultaneous cognition of the two truths in anuttarayoga tantra.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
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Interview with Geshe Tashi Tsering
Matt Lindén
Geshe Tashi Tsering explores the future of Buddhism, the meaning of renunciation, and how to deal with envy.
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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 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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