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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Message to COP26
The 14th Dalai Lama
Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26).
What Is a Bodhisattva?
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II, Matt Lindén
An introduction to bodhisattvas, those who aim to become enlightened in order to benefit all sentient beings.
How to Meditate
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
How to get started with meditation? For most people, with meditation focusing on the breath and then generating love.
Seeking a Deeper Understanding?
Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibetan Buddhism
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What Is Mahamudra?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An introduction to the practice of mahamudra in the Gelug and Karma Kagyu traditions.
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What Is a Mandala?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This article introduces the mandala, a sophisticated tool used in Buddhist meditation practices.
Why People Are Attracted to Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.
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Advanced Studies
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Bodhisattvas: Both Buddhas’ Precursors and Offspring
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Buddhas are born from bodhisattvas. The question then arises: how could the child of a Buddha also be a Buddha’s parent?
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The Four Noble Truths as Antidotes to Mistaken Views
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
An uncommon explanation of the four noble truths as what Buddha taught to counter two sets of reversed, mistaken views.
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Attachment to One’s Spiritual Teacher
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Even though attachment is a disturbing emotion, developing attachment to our teachers does have a certain benefit, since it leads to trust. What we need to watch out for is exaggerating their good qualities.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Venerable Chang Zao
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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 Telo Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
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.
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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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