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Essentials
Leading a Meaningful Life
The 14th Dalai Lama
Nurturing the basic human values, assisted with the use of intelligence, is the way to lead a meaningful life.
How to Develop Compassion
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
Buddhist methods for developing compassion, the beneficial state of mind wishing for others to be free of their suffering.
What Is Enlightenment?
Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén
An introduction to enlightenment, the ultimate aim of following the Buddhist path.

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Tibetan Buddhism
Why People Are Attracted to Buddhism
Dr. Alexander Berzin
People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.
Common Misunderstandings about Tantra
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at common misunderstandings people have about tantra.
The Heart Sutra
This short text on prajnaparamita (the perfection of wisdom) presents the essence of the far-reaching discriminating awareness of voidness (emptiness). It is recited and meditated upon throughout the Mahayana Buddhist world.

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Advanced Studies
Factors Involved in Transgressing Tantric Vows
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A downfall from the tantric vows requires transgressing one of the fourteen root vows with the four binding factors being complete. Several factors may cause us to transgress our vows.
Abridged Single-Deity Kalachakra Sadhana
An abridged Kalachakra sadhana having only a single Kalachakra deity, without consort, in the center of the mandala.
The 32 Major Marks of a Buddha’s Physical Body
Dr. Alexander Berzin
A look at the 32 major marks of a Buddha’s Sambhogakaya and Supreme Nirmanakaya forms according to different Mahayana texts.

Interviews

Read interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed Buddhist spiritual teachers and with scholars from various related disciplines.

Interview with Professor Donald Broom

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Interview with Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf
Matt Lindén
Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf talks about the limits of interfaith dialogue, the shared values of Buddhism and Islam, and some inspiring stories of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Interview with Venerable Chang Zao
Matt Lindén
Venerable Chang Zao speaks of Chan methods to focus the mind, causality spanning the three times, and why Chinese Buddhists are strict vegetarians.

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Commentary on “The Three Essential Moments” – Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
A detailed explanation of the Avalokiteshvara practice, as well as the practices for the time of death and in-between bardo state.
Letter to a Friend – Part 2: Karma
Dr. Alexander Berzin
Speech in Celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday
Dr. Alexander Berzin
H.H. the Dalai Lama’s emphasis on the oneness of humanity, the important of bodhichitta and voidness, and his four great commitments are especially important for the 21st century.
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