Yan Karlovich Berzin is a revolutionary and participant in the Civil War, who for many years headed the military intelligence of the USSR. O. Gorchakov’s boo...

According to traditional Buddhist dating, Shakyamuni Buddha (Shakya thub-pa), also known as Gautama Buddha (Gau-ta-ma), lived from 566 to 485 BC. in central ...

“Among the lineages transmitted to the Geshes of the Gelug school, there was one lineage of inner, hidden, personal instructions, the explanation of which wa...

Compiled from the notes of A. Berzinas oral translation of Sharpa Rinpoche Dharamsala, India, September 5–12, 1975. Original page: www.berzinarchives.com /we...

The Buddha taught that life is complicated. For example, achieving emotional balance or maintaining healthy relationships is never easy. However, for various...

The correct attitude towards the teacher is the cornerstone of spiritual practice. However, in the West, the very concept of “teacher” has been distorted ove...

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This manual will enable those receiving initiation to prepare for the ceremony and understand its essential aspects. It has a clear explanation of the path o...

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The attitude of the Christian West towards Muslims as forces of the devil has a long history. Starting at the end of the 11th century AD. from the Crusades, ...

FROM THE PUBLISHERS The book was translated into Russian by Mikhail Elinsky in 1996 with the permission of Beru Khyentse Rinpoche and Dr. A. Berzin. For the ...