Duncan Trussell Family Hour

424: Bob Thurman

Feb 20, 2021

Bob Thurman, genius scholar and member of Tibet House, discusses energy, karma, and reincarnation. He shares anecdotes with the Dalai Lama and explores joy, emptiness, and conflicts in meditation. The podcast delves into Buddhist perspectives on time, compassion, and the potential impact of awakened beings on Earth. Thurman also compares Buddhism and Christianity, emphasizing gratitude and future plans.

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Reflections on Energy, Karma, and Reincarnation

Conversations with an Author and Activist

06:24 • 10min

Anecdote with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Embracing Joy and Emptiness in Tibetan Philosophy

Exploring Conflicts in Meditation and the Influence of Learned Concepts

27:44 • 23min

Exploring Buddhist Perspectives on Time and Compassion

50:47 • 18min

Exploring the Potential Impact of Awakened Beings on Earth

01:08:34 • 24min

Exploring Buddhism, Christianity, and the Dalai Lama's teachings

01:32:51 • 14min

Gratitude, Reflections, and Future Plans

01:46:21 • 3min