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What Is Ethics?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to the fundamentals of Buddhist ethics.
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What Are the Four Noble Truths?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
The basic framework for the Buddhist teachings.
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What Is Happiness?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
A short introduction to the Buddhist idea of happiness.

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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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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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Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the life, enlightenment and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

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Advanced Studies
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.
What Is Sufism?
Dr. Elahe Omidyar Mir-Djalali
Dr. Elahe Omidyar Mir-Djalali introduces the Sufi teachings and explains its path of spiritual development.
Refuting the False Me Experiencing the Four Noble Truths
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A seminar on the complicated topic of how to meditate on the voidness of a false “me” experiencing the four noble truths to attain liberation and enlightenment.

Interviews

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Interview with Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II

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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 Dr. Alexander Berzin
Matt Lindén
Dr. Alexander Berzin talks about the differences between spiritual teachers and therapists, the importance of understanding karma, and his work on Islamic-Buddhist dialog.

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Geshe Tenzin Namdak discusses the challenges of completing the 20-year Geshe degree, the transformative power of monastic debate, and the role of meditation in overcoming destructive emotions.
Ignorance According to Vaibhashika
Dr. Alexander Berzin
According to Vaibhashika, ignorance is an anti-knowing mental factor that merely stupefies the mind regarding the four noble truths.
Letter to a Friend – Part 1: Good Qualities of the Three Gems
Dr. Alexander Berzin
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