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SEE Learning: A Training Program in Universal Values
Matt Lindén
A short overview of Emory University’s program for training in universal values.
Buddhist Tips for Life
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Guidelines for dealing with the challenges of life.
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).
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What Is a Disturbing Emotion?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Disturbing emotions are those that make us lose peace of mind and self-control.
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What Is a Mandala?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
This article introduces the mandala, a sophisticated tool used in Buddhist meditation practices.
The Perfection of Concentration: Dhyanaparamita
Dr. Alexander Berzin
With far-reaching concentration, we’re able to stay perfectly focused while helping others and in all meditations for reaching enlightenment.
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Why Haven’t We All Become Enlightened Already?
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Is it a matter of free will, is it predetermined, does it come from karma or from some other complex explanation?
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The Revival of Buddhism in Mongolia After 1990
Dr. Zsuzsa Majer
A survey of how the revival of Buddhism was carried out in Mongolia after 1990, its main steps and the circumstances and issues surrounding its reestablishment and the reopening of its temples and monasteries.
Healthy Behavior toward a Spiritual Teacher
Dr. Alexander Berzin
The traditional presentations list three points concerning our behavior toward a spiritual teacher. Making offerings, helping them and practicing in accordance with their advice.
Interviews
Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
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.
Interview with Ringu Tulku
Matt Lindén
Ringu Tulku discusses how to find happiness in the most dire of situations, whether anger can ever be useful, and what Buddhism really is.
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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
Lam-rim – Part 31: Under-refutation of the Object to Be Refuted
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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