Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!
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Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!
Professor Robert A.F. Thurman’s official podcast covers diverse topics including Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist Studies, spirituality, Tibetan Culture, Asian history, philosophy, Eastern Ideas, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Annie Bien – Ep. 343
Robert Thurman sits down with Annie Bien co-author of The Magical Adventures of the Sixth Dalai Lama: His Life and Loves for an in-depth discussion of...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Carolyn Sharp – Ep. 342
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman sits down with Carolyn Sharp to discuss relationships, mindfulness and meditation.
Carolyn Sharp always knew...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Ganden Thurman – Ep. 341
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman is joined by Ganden Thurman, his son, for a conversation on the work and mission of Tibet House US.
Ganden T...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Tamala Floyd – Ep. 340
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman is joined by Tamala Floyd for a far ranging conversation on psychotherapy, meditation, ancestors and Tamala’s book...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Osprey Orielle Lake – Ep. 339
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman is joined by Osprey Orielle Lake for a far ranging conversation on mindfulness, meditation, shamanism and Osprey’s...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Chandra Easton Part Two – Ep. 338
In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman continues his extended conversation with Chandra Easton author of the new book “Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifes...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Matteo Pistono – Ep.337
Matteo Pistono is a writer, meditation teacher, and conscious breathing guide. His Breathe How You Want to Feel: Your Breathing Tool Kit for Better He...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Henry Shukman – Ep. 336
Henry Shukman is a teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage and has trained in various other meditation schools and practices. After a spontaneous spiritual a...
What Made Maharaji Cry?—Rebbe Jesus Mahasiddha, Happy Easter Tribute – Ep. 335
Impromptu talk given at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa on Easter Weekend 2024 to a gathering of Yogi/nis.
Enlightening Democracy: Here & Now One (Part Two Coming Soon) – Ep. 334
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the importance of democracy and democratic processes to help fight the current challenges being faced gl...
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Chandra Easton – Ep. 333
In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman sits down to have an extended conversation with Chandra Easton author of the new book “Embodying Tara: Twenty-One...
Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message – Ep. 332
In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman discusses Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change and shares a Thanksgiving 2023 message of hope & gratitude with his...
A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with David H. Rosmarin – Ep. 331
David H. Rosmarin PhD is the author of Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You (Harper Collins). He is an associate professor...
On the 14th Amendment – Ep. 330
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States as a way for dealing with the political chao...
The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma – Ep. 329
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the first turning of the wheel of Dharma on Cho-khor Duchen, the day of the Tibetan calendar celebrating the...
An Invitation to the Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive – Ep. 328
A special personal invitation to the upcoming online & in-person initiation and retreat, “Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive with His Eminence the 11th Le...
Mandala Side Chat – Ep. 327
Opening with a recommendation of the upcoming online event with Jai Dev Singh, “Treasure Teachings from the Naga Dragons: Mahayana Tantra and Kundalin...
Summer Updates – Ep. 326
In this episode Robert Thurman celebrates summer solstice by sharing updates about his latest book, “Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can...
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 back...
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 Christianity’s role in mo...
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, Cali...
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,...
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, a...
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...
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 pl...
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 co...
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...
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 o...
Vipassana & Samatha Meditation Under The Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 315
Opening with an extended “Jewel Tree of Tibet” guided meditation, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on using Vipassana and transcendent intelligence to...
Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Lorna Byrne – Ep. 314
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, a...
Understanding Karma & Causality in Vajrayana: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 313
Opening with a discussion of idolatry and Buddhist ethics, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on karma and the causality of action as understood in Tibet...
Thanksgiving and the Power of Compassion for All Beings – Ep. 312
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman shares his Thanksgiving message and gives a powerful teaching on how compassion for all beings can transform one’s...
Transcendent Wisdom, The Root of Liberation: Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 311
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...
Life, Love and Enlightenment – Ep. 310
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the power of positive thinking in troubling times and gives a teaching on the Buddhist perspective of love an...
Understanding Selflessness & Clearlight: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 309
Opening with guided meditation on searching for the self, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on self, selflessness and how to understand what clearlight...
Mind Reform: Becoming the Engine of Happiness for All – Ep. 308
Opening with a guided “Seven Limbs of Practice” meditation Robert Thurman in this episode gives an all levels teaching on the Four Noble Truths and th...
The Buddha’s Enlightenment: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 307
In this episode Robert Thurman re-tells Shakyamuni Buddha’s life story and gives an in-depth teaching on the nature of enlightenment for those of all...
Developing Bodhichitta – The Spirit of Enlightenment: Tibet’s Wish Granting Jewel Tree – Ep. 306
Opening with an introduction to the two kinds of Bodhichitta, Robert Thurman gives an in-depth teaching on wisdom, compassion, love and their connecti...
Motivation of the Bodhisattva: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet – Ep. 305
Opening with a guided “Jewel Tree” meditation, Robert Thurman gives an introduction to the Buddhist concepts of bodhisattvas, bodhichitta–the spirit o...
Chanting and Practicing the Heart Sutra – Ep. 304
The Heart Sutra is one of the most profound and widely studied texts in the Buddhist canon. It is recited at the start of teachings, events & as a ble...