Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!


Latest Episodes

An Invitation to the Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive – Ep. 328
July 06, 2023

A special personal invitation to the upcoming online & in-person initiation and retreat, “Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive with His Eminence the 11th Lelung Rinpoche“, from Robert A.F. T

Mandala Side Chat – Ep. 327
July 03, 2023

Opening with a recommendation of the upcoming online event with Jai Dev Singh, “Treasure Teachings from the Naga Dragons: Mahayana Tantra and Kundalini Yoga“, this episode is a heartfelt e

Summer Updates – Ep. 326
June 26, 2023

In this episode Robert Thurman celebrates summer solstice by sharing updates about his latest book, “Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life”, Tibet’s Four

H.H. Dalai Lama: Archetype of Radical Innocence – Ep. 325
April 19, 2023

In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the recent viral video of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet with a young boy addressing the context and background behind the edited attack campaign.To learn

Easter Holidays, Jesus and Christianity – Ep. 324
April 07, 2023

In this celebratory episode, Robert Thurman discusses the Christian holiday Easter, giving a teaching on Jesus the Rabbi and Christianitys role in modern-day politics and everyday life in the West.

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. Geshes 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