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Explanation of the Six Preparatory Practices Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey’s presentation explains the six preparatory practices to be performed before meditation sessions, including a detailed explanation of the seven-limb prayer and mandala offering.

Khandro Kunga Bhuma Rinpoche talks about the intersection of Buddhism and science, the profound significance of stupas, and the importance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for the world today.

Special Features of Atisha’s “Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment”

Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey

Atisha’s “Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment” is the first text of the lam-rim genre, and it has four preeminent qualities and three distinct features.

History and Features of the Lam-rim Textual Tradition

Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey

Lam-rim textual tradition can be traced back to A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment by Atisha, and the texts of this genre can be found in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

A Personal Account of the Upbringing of Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II

Dr. Alexander Berzin

Dr. Berzin's role in the education of the reincarnation of his teacher.

Commentary on “Opening the Door to the Dharma” – Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey All the Buddha’s diverse teachings, vehicles and traditions are skillful graded methods leading different beings to the same ultimate realization of liberation and enlightenment.

Opening the Door to the Dharma

Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro

This text by Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro presents an extensive overview of the Buddha’s teachings as organized into multiple vehicles, turnings of the wheel of Dharma and lineages.

Letter to a Friend – Section 11: Concluding Encouragement to Practice Dr. Alexander Berzin

Letter to a Friend – Section 10: Rebirth by Means of the Twelve Links Dr. Alexander Berzin

From Monasteries to Hospitals: Buddhist and Islamic Medical Traditions

Dr. Mohamed Ashath (Ashath Siraas)

Medical traditions create a shared space for contemporary Buddhist–Muslim understanding and engagement through compassionate care of both mental and physical well-being.

Overview of “Tantra Stages and Paths by the Mongolian” Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche The First Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explains the unique features of the four classes of tantra and their practices based on a text by Sogpo Ngawang Palden Choge.

Interview with His Holiness the 34th Menri Trizin

Matt Lindén

His Holiness the 34th Menri Trizin discusses his unexpected selection to lead the Bön tradition, the comprehensive structure of monastic education at Menri Monastery, and Bön's ancient history as Tibet's indigenous spiritual lineage.

Explanation of the Kalachakra Practices – Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche provides a detailed guide to the practice of the Kalachakra Six-Session Guru-Yoga and the Kalachakra sadhana.