Bob Thurman Podcast:
Robert A.F. Thurman
Professor Robert A.F. “Bob” 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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Oct 26, 2018 • 0sec
Tibetan Book of the Dead : Gurus, Friends & Fierce Deities – Ep. 188
Explore the intriguing interplay between death awareness and cultural evolution. Delve into the contrasting attitudes toward work and leisure in American and Tibetan societies. Discover the nuanced roles of gurus, emphasizing healthy boundaries in spiritual practices. Experience guided meditations that invite you to recognize clarity and wisdom beyond seductive illusions. With poetic reflections, the conversation culminates in the pursuit of peace in a chaotic world, leaving listeners inspired to contemplate their own journeys.
Oct 22, 2018 • 0sec
Key Pali Suttas : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
In this archive recording from the Tibet House US class “Key Pali Suttas : Samanapala, Kevaddha Sutta, Tevijja Sutta, Agannya Sutta” Robert A.F. Thurman explores rebirth and reincarnation using the […]
Oct 16, 2018 • 0sec
Drawing The Rabbit in The Moon : Jataka Tales – Ep. 187
Exploring rebirth and reincarnation using the colorful Jataka Tales from the Buddha’s past lives Professor Thurman in this two part podcast provides listeners with an overview of the evolution of […]
Oct 10, 2018 • 0sec
Compassionate Bliss of the Artist – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
In this archive recording from the Artist and Buddhist Contemplatives Project gathering held at Garrison Institute Professor Thurman and Meredith Monk discuss the role of art in Buddhism and the […]
Oct 7, 2018 • 0sec
Buddhism for Artists : Behind the Buddha’s Smile – Ep. 186
Opening this two part podcast detailing the Buddhist concept of Dharma, Robert Thurman introduces the Ten Paramitas through a discussion of art, creativity, stories from the Dalai Lama’s dialogs with […]
Oct 3, 2018 • 0sec
Land of the Thunder Dragon – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
Archive recording from the Geo Ex and Tibet House US Membership Community Trip Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon led by Robert A.F. Thurman and Brent Olson in 2014. Robert […]
Sep 29, 2018 • 0sec
Pilgrimage : Encountering the Buddha’s Bliss – Ep. 185
Robert A.F. Thurman in this two part podcast discusses how pilgrimage combined with study of Buddhist Philosophy can help anyone encounter the bliss at the core of his mind transformation […]
Sep 26, 2018 • 0sec
Flowers of a Moment with Gary Gach – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
Archive recording from the Inaugural reading of Flowers of a Moment by Ko Un, translated by Young Moo Kim, Brother Anthony of Taizé, by Gary Gach, at Moe’s Books, Berkeley, […]
Sep 23, 2018 • 0sec
Vimalakīrti’s Verses on Cool Heroes + Cool Heroism – Ep. 184
Using the Goddess Chapter of the “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti’” and his classic “Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Real Happiness” Robert A.F. Thurman in this two […]
Sep 19, 2018 • 0sec
Force For Good : Ati Yoga – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
In this archive recording of the on-going Force For Good Class Series Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang give an introduction to Buddhist Tantra and the meditation practices used […]
