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Honesty, Trust and Friendship
The 14th Dalai Lama
Friendship comes from sincere concern for the happiness of others.
Achieving a Happy Mind through Ethics
The 14th Dalai Lama
Secular ethics, based on universal values such as warm-heartedness, is the key to happiness.
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.
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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.
Common Misunderstandings about Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at common misunderstandings people have about tantra.
Self-Transformation through Mind Training
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Mind training is a method for transforming negative circumstances into positive ones through improving our attitudes toward them.
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Commentary on Chapter 3 of Longchenpa’s Dzogchen Text – Dudjom Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche’s commentary to the third chapter of Longchenpa’s “Precious Garland for the Four Themes of (Gampopa),” entitled “Having the Pathway Minds Eliminate Confusion.”
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Causes, Conditions and Results
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Different types of causes and conditions lead to different results.
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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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Interview with Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
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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 Mingyur Rinpoche
Matt Lindén
Mingyur Rinpoche talks about overcoming his struggle with panic attacks, the utmost importance of awareness, and how to use appreciation and gratitude to live a joyful life.
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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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