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6 Buddhist Teachings to Stop Overthinking and Find Inner Peace
Practical Buddhist insights to overcome mental clutter and overthinking, with strategies for mindfulness, simplicity, and accepting impermanence.
Diamond Way Buddhist Center Wrocław
Experience Tibetan Buddhist meditation and philosophy in English in the heart of Wrocław. Offering weekly English-guided meditations and monthly explanations, this center provides a welcoming environment for all, free of charge. Deepen your understanding of Karma Kagyu lineage and integrate insights into your personal practice.
Buddhism and Science - The Dalai Lama
A short video featuring the Dalai Lama discussing the relationship between Buddhism and science.
Mindful Speech: Thich Nhat Hanh on Speaking When Necessary
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh on the art of mindful speech and listening, a subtle aspect of Buddhist practice related to the nature of mind and communication.
Philosophy, Philosophers, and Buddhist Scholastic Texts (Śāstra)
Academic lecture by Harvard professor Parimal Patil exploring Buddhist scholastic philosophy—texts, debate traditions, and philosophical methods across schools.
Buddhist Philosophy & Human Thought - Introductory Lecture
An academic introduction to Buddhist philosophy from a Berkeley City College instructor, exploring foundational knowledge of Buddhist thought and its connection to human understanding.
Master the Noble Eightfold Path: A Core Buddhist Teaching
Dive into the fundamental Buddhist practice of the Noble Eightfold Path. This video clearly explains its eight interconnected trainings—Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration—and offers practical guidance for integrating these principles into your daily life. It's perfect for deepening your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and applying its wisdom to your mindset and personal growth.
De-Mystifying Mindfulness
Explore mindfulness rooted in Buddhism, including teachings on meditation and compassion. This course offers a certificate for a fee after a free audit.
Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions, Part 1
Embark on "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions, Part 1" with Venerable Thubten Chodron. This 10-lesson online course will deepen your understanding of Buddhism's diverse traditions—how they originated, their unique characteristics, and their shared heritage. You'll explore core practices, the Four Noble Truths, ethical training, and meditation across Pali and Sanskrit traditions. Each lesson includes 1-2 hours of video, guided meditations, PDF readings, and quizzes, providing a comprehensive theoretical foundation. This course is based on a book co-written with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and is designed to build foundational understanding for further study in Part 2.
Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism
Explore an overview of the history and philosophy of Buddhism throughout India, South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Central Asia, featuring the basics of the Buddhist view of reality and its educational principles of sciences, mind and social ethics.
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