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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.
What Is Compassion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to compassion, the heart of the Buddha's teachings.
Buddhist Tips for Life
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Guidelines for dealing with the challenges of life.
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Tibetan Buddhism
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The Life of Atisha
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey
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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.
Types of Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A variety of forms of Buddhism developed as people in the different lands it reached emphasized one or another aspect of the teachings. Here is a general description of some of the major forms found in Southeast Asia, China and Tibet.
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Advanced Studies
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The Prophets of the Non-Indic Invaders in Kalachakra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A detailed analysis of the cultural and historical contexts of the Kalachakra list of the prophets of the future non-Indic invaders, together with some arguments for and against the varied interpretations concerning debatable points about them.
The Role of Spiritual Teachers in the Digital Age
Dr. Alexander Berzin
We can access the Buddhist teachings, whenever and wherever we want, on our phones and laptops. What is the role of the spiritual teacher in such a society and such an age?
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Ridding Oneself of the Obscurations: Nyingma and Sakya
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The Nyingma explanations by Mipam and the Sakya explanation by Gorampa concerning the stages for ridding ourselves of the emotional and cognitive obscurations.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with His Eminence Dagyab Rinpoche
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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 Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Matt Lindén
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo discusses the value of mindfulness, how to find a spiritual teacher, and the role of women in Buddhism.
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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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