Buddhism for Beginners

A user’s guide to Buddhist basics that provides clear answers to commonly asked questions in plain English.

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The heart of the Buddhadharma

Talks addressing the most commonly asked questions about the essence of the Buddha's teachings, based…

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Love and compassion

The difference between love and attachment, expanding our love and compassion for others, and the…

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Buddhist meditation

An overview of the different types of Buddhist meditation and how they are practiced.

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Impermanence and suffering

How to contemplate impermanence and suffering, the reality of our situation in samsara, and the…

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Selflessness

The problems with creating personal identities and how we benefit from questioning whether we are…

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Science, creation and rebirth

An explanation of the Buddhist view of karma and rebirth; and a discussion of the…

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The functioning of cause and effect

A discussion on karma, what it is and what it isn't, and how our actions…

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The Buddhist traditions

An overview of the different Buddhist traditions, their similarities and differences, and some common misperceptions…

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