Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!


Latest Episodes

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

Understanding Karma & Causality in Vajrayana: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 313
December 07, 2022

Opening with a discussion of idolatry and Buddhist ethics, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on karma and the causality of action as understood in Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhism.This episode includes a

Thanksgiving and the Power of Compassion for All Beings – Ep. 312
November 24, 2022

In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman shares his Thanksgiving message and gives a powerful teaching on how compassion for all beings can transform ones relationship to the mind, heart, the environment a

Transcendent Wisdom, The Root of Liberation: Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 311
November 16, 2022

In this episode Robert Thurman details the concept of emptiness, giving a teaching on the power of the mind to develop transcendent wisdom in order to understand reality as it is using critical thinki

Life, Love and Enlightenment – Ep. 310
November 06, 2022

In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the power of positive thinking in troubling times and gives a teaching on the Buddhist perspective of love and enlightenment for those of all backgrounds and t