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Book Review: Wendy Garling’s <i>Stars at Dawn</i>
Exploring the indispensable female narrative in Buddhism
Uploaded 28 Oct 2016
A Buddhist Conspiracy Theory: The Struggle for Succession after the Buddha’s Death
Do incongruences in Buddhist scriptures imply unspoken subterfuge?
Uploaded 4 Dec 2015
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: Dreams of Justice
Buddhists believe in the infinite value of every sentient life. Human beings, while not blessed with divine authority over other living creatures, are uniquely equipped to attain enlightenment and ach
Uploaded 30 Apr 2015
Echoes of Milarepa in the Mountains of Manang
“Uprooting all confusion from your mind, Stay with me here in rest and quiet. At this very moment the fear of death is full upon you; You are thinking, ‘Safety lies on the far side of the
Uploaded 13 Mar 2015
Himalayas Breathing: Narrow Road to the Inner Region
Editor's note: Oleg Yuzefpolsky is an artistic filmmaker, music innovator, and producer of media about the Himalayas. Buddhist and environmental values inform his treks and work. He prefers not to use
Uploaded 23 Jul 2013
Protecting the Heritage of Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhism
Among the Buddhist cultures that are in dire need of preservation, two names stand out amongst the snows and deserts of Eurasia: snow-capped Tibet and sandswept Mongolia. The National Library of Mongo
Uploaded 23 Feb 2013
What Exactly Did the Buddha Say ?
IntroductionThe short answer to this question is very simple: we do not really know. That, however, is not really an acceptable answer to most people because in the past 2500 years or more, many h
Uploaded 18 Apr 2010
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