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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Feb 23, 2020 • 0sec
Tibet House US Conversations: Krishna Das – Ep. 234
Professor Thurman is joined by dear friend Krishna Das in this special episode of the Bob Thurman Podcast to discuss the life and work of Ram Das, the history of […]
Feb 14, 2020 • 0sec
Buddha’s Noble Daughters : Buddhist Tantra for All – Ep. 233
In honor of Tibetan New Year and the 600th anniversary of the enlightenment of Tsongkhapa, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of women in Buddhism and details the […]
Feb 6, 2020 • 0sec
Hiking with the Medicine Buddha – Ep. 232
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introductory teaching on the history and context of Buddhist Sutras and the Buddhist Medical Tradition as expressed in the mandala of the […]
Jan 28, 2020 • 0sec
Clash of Civilizations : Buddhism & Modern Culture – Ep. 231
Using popular culture and recent world history as a jumping off point, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a talk on the nature of civilization and the rise, spread and evolution of […]
Jan 19, 2020 • 0sec
Tibet House US Conversations: Nina Rao – Ep. 230
Professor Thurman in this episode is joined by long time friend and colleague Nina Rao for an extended conversation on the role of environmental responsibility in spirituality and the need […]
Jan 14, 2020 • 0sec
Gross National Happiness: The Four Noble Truths – Ep. 229
In this episode Professor Thurman gives a teaching on how the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path find a modern expression in the Gross National Happiness philosophy in […]
Jan 2, 2020 • 0sec
Buddhism’s Fifth Peak: Buddhist History 101 – Ep. 228
Using the work of Buddhologist Gadjin M. Nagao as a roadmap, Professor Thurman leads an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and gives an inspiring talk on the future “fifth peak” […]
Dec 19, 2019 • 0sec
Emptiness & Mandalas : Questioning Buddhism – Ep. 227
In this questions and answers session Professor Thurman and Sharon Salzberg discuss the interconnected nature of emptiness, compassion, and loving-kindness and the use of mandalas in meditation. Opening with an […]
Dec 10, 2019 • 0sec
Preserving Tibetan Culture with Robert Thurman Podcast Bonus
In this extended holiday episode Professor Thurman gives an introduction to the history and mission of the Dalai Lama’s cultural arts center Tibet House US in New York City and […]
Dec 4, 2019 • 0sec
Tibet House US Conversations : Sarah Drew – Ep. 226
In this episode Professor Thurman is joined by Sarah Drew for a discussion on the need for conscious evolution of individuals in order to address the global climate crisis. Podcast […]
