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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