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How to Develop Love
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
How to build up a feeling of love and extend it to all others.
SEE Learning: A Training Program in Universal Values
Matt Lindén
A short overview of Emory University’s program for training in universal values.
What Are Universal Ethics?
Geshe Dorji Damdul
Universal ethics are values that can be accepted by everyone on earth, and which lead to peace, harmony and happiness.
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Tibetan Buddhism
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Spread of Buddhism in Asia
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A short introduction to how Buddhism spread from its beginnings in northern India to become the major belief system across much of Asia.
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.
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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The Dalai Lama in Dialogue with Sufi Scholars
The 14th Dalai Lama
“A Meeting of Two Oceans; Dialogue on Sufism and Buddhism”: a dialogue at the Roshan Center for Persian Studies, University of Maryland.
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Deeper Points about the Kalachakra Initiation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A deep understanding of the various components of an empowerment is important for gaining the most benefit from the experience.
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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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Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.
Interview with Khandro Rinpoche
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Interview with Professor Robert Thurman
Matt Lindén
Professor Robert Thurman explores the transformative potential of Buddhist philosophy, its scientific approach to understanding reality, and the relevance of the middle way in today’s polarized world.
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Interview with Venerable Dr. Chönyi Taylor
Matt Lindén
Venerable Chönyi Taylor explains how the Buddha was the first psychologist, why recognizing our interconnectedness is so important, and how to overcome addiction.
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A Letter of Practical Advice on Sutra and Tantra – Part 10: The Two Truths and Mental Labeling
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A Letter of Practical Advice on Sutra and Tantra – Part 9: Emptiness Meditation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A Letter of Practical Advice on Sutra and Tantra – Part 8: Shamatha Meditation
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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