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You are the sky. Everything else? It's just the weather. — Pema Chödrön

Check out our interview with Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, Thailand's trailblazing first fully-ordained Theravada nun.

Interview with Dhammananda Bhikkhuni Dhammananda Bhikkhuni discusses her unique life path, the history of Buddhism in Thailand, and the importance of the five precepts.

Going deeper
And still deeper
The green mountains
— Santoka

All beings fear danger, life is dear to all. When a person considers this, he does not kill or cause to kill. — Dhammapada

Going vegetarian is one of the best ways we as individuals can help to combat climate change. Read our article to find out what different world religions, including Buddhism, say about the consumption of meat.

Improving the Environment through Vegetarianism Statistics clearly indicate the enormous cost to the environment and the global economy of meat production and consumption. Medical science, religion, philosophy, and common sense tell us to stop eating meat or at least to cut down on the quantity and frequency of our consumption.

Be kind whenever possible. — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

We have a live Q&A session direct from Berlin with Serkong Rinpoche!

Going live at 19:30 CEST — join us over on YouTube!

Live Q&A Session with Serkong Rinpoche Live from Berlin, we're hosting a Q&A session with Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche, the Spiritual Advisor to Study Buddhism.___________________Explore Buddhism at:...

Read our interview with renowned expert on animal welfare, Professor Donald Broom, about the astonishing intelligence of animals, the ethical considerations surrounding the use of zoos and circuses in modern society, and why we love some animals and eat others.

Interview with Professor Donald Broom Professor Donald Broom explores animal sentience, kindness in different animal species, and the future of meat.

To develop compassion and loving kindness, we first have to understand the sufferings, pain and difficulties that we ourselves experience. — Khen Rinpoche Tashi Tsering

AMA with Serkong Rinpoche!

In case you missed it in our newsletter today, we'll soon be welcoming Serkong Rinpoche II to Berlin. We're collecting questions for an "Ask Me Anything" session with Rinpoche - please leave your questions below in the comments or send them to us in a message!

Happy Chökhor Düchen + AMA for Serkong Rinpoche! Send us your questions and we'll pick some and record the answers to share with you! - https://mailchi.mp/studybuddhism/chokhor-duchen-2024

Read our article by Ajahn Amaro, explaining and illustrating the Two Truths in Buddhism. Teachings on the Two Truths are given to free the heart from ego-centered views and to be more in tune and awakened to our own ultimate reality.

Introduction to the Two Truths in Theravada The two truths in Theravada refer to the objective basic components of conventional objects and the conventional objects that are conceptual constructs projected on the basis of them.

The Four Noble Truths In-Depth - https://mailchi.mp/studybuddhism/the-four-noble-truths-in-depth

Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet. — Thich Nhat Hanh

When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart. — Ajahn Brahm

How would you answer the question: “Why are you a Buddhist?” Do rituals work? Read our interview with Telo Rinpoche, who played a pivotal role in the revival of Buddhism in Kalmykia, Buryatia, Tuva and Mongolia, inspiring countless people along the way.

Interview with Telo Rinpoche Telo Tulku Rinpoche explores what it means to be a Buddhist, his work in reviving Buddhism in Kalmykia, and how to have effective interfaith dialogue.

The Power of Mind Training https://mailchi.mp/studybuddhism/the-power-of-mind-training

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. — His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Don't ever think compassion is weak. Compassion is about strength. — Rōshi Joan Halifax

We all desire a peaceful and happy life, and this is what Buddhist practice aims to help us achieve. Read our article to find out what Buddhist practice is, and how it helps us to develop peace of mind, no matter what’s going on.

What Is Buddhist Practice? An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.

We all desire a peaceful and happy life, and this is what practice aims to help us achieve. Read our article to find out what Buddhist practice is, and how it helps us to develop peace of mind, no matter what’s going on.

What Is Buddhist Practice? An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.

Like a lake unruffled by any breeze, the concentrated mind is a faithful reflector that mirrors whatever is placed before it exactly as it is. — Bhikkhu Bodhi

Interview with Lama Tsultrim Allione
Read our interview with Lama Tsultrim Allione, where we discuss chöd practice, the sacred feminine in Buddhism, and ways to cope with overpowering grief.

Interview with Lama Tsultrim Allione Lama Tsultrim Allione discusses the practice of feeding your demons, the challenges of being a Buddhist parent, and pilgrimage as a Dharma practice.