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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.

What Is Karma?

Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén

A concise explanation of karma from the Buddhist point of view.

What Is Love?

Dr. Alexander Berzin, Matt Lindén

The Buddhist view of love.

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.

Impermanence as a Resource for Healthy Relationships

Dr. Alexander Berzin

The facts of impermanence touch every aspect of relationships with others. When we understand these facts, we can relate in a healthy, realistic manner.

Why People Are Attracted to Buddhism

Dr. Alexander Berzin

People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.

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.

Interview with Robin Moore

Matt Lindén

Robin Moore explains what nirvana really means, talks about the illusion that we are steering our own lives, and explores why every Buddha in history was enlightened under a tree.

History of Buddhism in Indonesia

Dr. Alexander Berzin

An overview of the history of Buddhism in Indonesia, tracing its introduction through maritime trade, the development of early Buddhist, Mahayana and tantric traditions, the rise of Srivijaya and the Shailendra dynasty, the transmission of Buddhist teachings to India and Tibet, the spread of Islam, and the survival and revival of Buddhism in modern Indonesia.

History of Buddhism in Cambodia and Laos

Dr. Alexander Berzin

An overview of the history of Buddhism in Cambodia and Laos, tracing its introduction through Indian and regional contacts, the development of Mahayana and Theravada traditions, the influence of the Khmer Empire and neighboring kingdoms, the role of royal patronage, and the effects of political changes on Buddhist institutions.

History of Buddhism in Myanmar (Burma), Arakan, Bengal and Bangladesh

Dr. Alexander Berzin

An overview of the history of Buddhism in Myanmar (Burma), Arakan, Bengal and Bangladesh, tracing its introduction, development of Theravada, Mahayana and tantric traditions, contributions to Buddhist scholarship and meditation, relations with neighboring regions, and the political and religious challenges faced by Buddhist communities.