

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 17, 2019 • 0sec
Tibetan Path of Enlightenment : Podcast Bonus
In this extended archive recording Professor Thurman introduces & elaborates the idea of enlightenment using Tibetan History as a lens highlighting the historical Buddha’s discovery of the blissful interconnected, interdependent […]

Oct 13, 2019 • 0sec
Buddha’s Speech: Exploring Buddhist Sutras – Ep. 217
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introduction to the Buddhist system of three higher educations or trainings using the “Heart Sutra” as a portal to unpacking the differences […]

Oct 2, 2019 • 0sec
Department of Peace : Dream Team 2020 – Podcast Bonus
A special message from Professor Thurman on the history of American Democratic processes, the United States Department of Peace and his call to action for a Dream Team for the […]

Sep 23, 2019 • 0sec
My Early Years: Buddhist Soul with Krishna Das- Ep. 216
In this special podcast with Krishna Das, Professor Thurman leads a discussion of the Buddhist perspective on the soul, sin and greed using stories from their early years in India. […]
Sep 20, 2019 • 0sec
Force For Good : Creation Stage Tantra Podcast Bonus
In this extended archive recording Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Tom Yarnall explore the “Guhyasamāja Tantra King of Tantras – The Glorious Esoteric Community” by Tsongkhapa giving an introduction to […]
Sep 13, 2019 • 0sec
Force For Good : Vajrayana Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
In this extended archive recording of the Tibet House US Force For Good class Buddhist Sciences : Vajrayana II Robert A.F. Thurman gives an overview of the esoteric teachings of […]

Sep 9, 2019 • 0sec
Buddhism, Shamanism & the Miraculous – Ep. 215
Using the poetry of Milarepa, stories of the mahasiddhas Tilopa and Naropa and the historical accounts of the Buddha’s life, Professor Thurman explains the miraculous nature of Buddhism and it’s […]

Aug 29, 2019 • 0sec
Deity Yoga: Buddhism and Theism – Ep. 214
In this two part podcast Robert A.F. Thurman uses stories and lessons learned from his time studying with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to explain the Buddhist perspective on […]

Aug 24, 2019 • 0sec
Song of Enlightenment: Jankya Rolway Dorje – Ep. 213
Robert A.F. Thurman leads a close line translation of Jankya Rolway Dorje’s poem “Recognition of Mother Voidness” introducing the Buddhist tradition of enlightenment songs and visionary poetics. Using D.W. Winnocott‘s […]

Aug 10, 2019 • 0sec
Hatha & Vajrayana Yoga : Developing Traditions – Ep. 212
Unwinding the mystery of the ancient traditions of Hatha and Vajrayana Yoga, Professor Thurman gives an engaging history and extends a personal invitation to practitioners of both communities to begin […]


