Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!
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H.H. Dalai Lama: Archetype of Radical Innocence – Ep. 325
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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