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Monklife, Part Two: An Obstacle Clearing Ritual
Joseph Houseal
6 September 2019
Transmission of the Accomplishment of Mani…
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Spiritual Encounters: In Memory of Cui Xiuwen
Guoying Stacy Zhang
2 September 2019
On meeting a pioneering woman: feminism, Buddhism…
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Tibetan Yoga, the Hidden Treasure of Tibetan Buddhism: An Interview with Ian A. Baker
Lyudmila Klasanova
26 August 2019
Introducing a new book: Tibetan Yoga: Principles and..
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A Wrestling Match with Vessantara
Vanessa Sasson
12 August 2019
Layers of meaning in the Vessantara Jataka
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Dalai Lama Speaks on Reincarnation, Sadness, and the Continued Need for Nonviolence
Justin Whitaker
25 July 2019
Recent interview covers matters closest to the…
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Pilgrimage
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
15 May 2019
The importance of Buddhist pilgrimage as a spiritual…
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The Heart of Pilgrimage
Sarah C. Beasley
9 April 2019
Engaging with the longing for a beloved place
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Real Practice Begins When We Change Our Mind
Venerable Robina Courtin
4 March 2019
The Buddhist path to liberation from the chains…
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Guilt: a Hindrance or a Gift?
Nina Müller
13 February 2019
Finding the courage to examine guilt and…
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Buddhists Reflect on the US Midterm Elections
Justin Whitaker
13 November 2018
The road to political and spiritual change
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Retreating into the World: the Ultimate Spiritual Practice
Tilly Campbell-Allen
30 July 2018
Questions on the value of Buddhist retreats