Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!


Latest Episodes

Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Geshe Dangsong Namgyal – Ep. 323
March 15, 2023

In this episode Robert Thurman is joined by Geshe Dangsong Namgyal, author, teacher, and founder of the Kunsang Gar Wisdom program in Santa Cruz, California.   “Geshe’s primary intention is to bring t

Meeting Vimalakirti – Ep. 322
February 11, 2023

Opening this episode with a line reading of the first chapter of The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti Sutra, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on nirvana, non-duality and the nature of enlightenment, and

Understanding Transcendence & Freedom From Absolutism – Ep. 321
February 02, 2023

Opening with a discussion of transcendence in Buddhist science and philosophy, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on selflessness, transcendent wisdom, and the key of how to develop freedom from absoluti

The Three Jewels of Buddhism in India, China & Tibet – Ep. 320
January 26, 2023

Opening with a discussion of the disappearance of Buddhism in India, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on the history of the Buddhist community and the flowering of the Buddhas teachings in Tibet.This

Tara & Women in the Buddhist Sangha – Ep. 319
January 18, 2023

Opening with a discussion of the goddess Tara, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on the differences between Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and the role and place of women in the early Buddhist Sangha, the com

Sangha & The Wheel of Dharma: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 318
January 11, 2023

Opening with a discussion of the symbolism of the wheel of Dharma, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on the three jewels of Buddhism, focusing on the community of followers of Buddha and his teachings,

Bliss, Tantra & Selflessness: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 317
January 04, 2023

Opening with a discussion of selflessness, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on the nature of Buddhist Tantra and the central roles of reason, bliss and meditation in constructing a positive self identi

Understanding Tantra, Zen & Vajrayana: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 316
December 28, 2022

Opening with a definition of Buddha-lands, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on Buddhist Tantra and its interrelationship with Zen, Vajrayana, and all other schools of Buddhism.Robert Thurmans Basic

Vipassana & Samatha Meditation Under The Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 315
December 21, 2022

Opening with an extended Jewel Tree of Tibet guided meditation, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on using Vipassana and transcendent intelligence to understand the role of philosophical thought in Bu

Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Lorna Byrne – Ep. 314
December 15, 2022

Opening with a recommendation of Angels in My Hair by Lorna Byrne, Robert Thurman sits down with its author for a far-ranging discussion of faith, angels, materialism, climate change and the power o