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What Is Love?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
The Buddhist view of love.
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Honesty, Trust and Friendship
The 14th Dalai Lama
Friendship comes from sincere concern for the happiness of others.
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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.

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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.
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Envy: Dealing with Disturbing Emotions
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Envy is a complex emotion made up of many disturbing factors, but can be overcome by identifying these factors and applying effective antidotes.
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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
Bibliography on Islam in Tibet
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Secondary sources on the history of Islam in Tibet.
How to Meditate on Dzogchen
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Dzogchen meditation emphasizes non-conceptuality, but to recognize and rest in such a state, we first need to understand the various levels of mental activity and what conceptualization means.
Elaboration of “Lorig: Ways of Knowing”
Dr. Alexander Berzin
An overview of the Sautrantika list of the seven ways of knowing, which include valid and non-valid ways of knowing.

Interviews

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Interview with the Nechung Oracle

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Interview with Matthieu Ricard
Matt Lindén
Matthieu Ricard discusses the importance of altruism, the need for humans to speak out for voiceless animals, and the immense fortune of encountering the Dharma.
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Interview with Dr. Alan Wallace
Matt Lindén
Dr. Alan Wallace tells a tale from the Buddha’s time, urges us to give priority to meditation, and explains what genuine mindfulness is.

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What Is Socially Engaged Buddhism?
Matt Lindén
Socially engaged Buddhism applies Buddhist principles to social, political, and environmental issues, using compassion and mindfulness to address both personal and collective suffering.
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The Importance of Self-Compassion
Matt Lindén
Self-compassion is a vital aspect of Buddhist practice. Treating ourselves with the same kindness that we extend to others builds a foundation for greater compassion toward all beings.
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Compassion in Action: A Buddhist Perspective
Matt Lindén
Explore how putting compassion into actual, everyday actions can relieve suffering, create social harmony, and propel us toward enlightenment.
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