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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Jun 13, 2019 • 0sec
Altruism and Compassion: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 206
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman introduces the heart of the Buddha’s teaching through an exploration of the compassionate self-interest and social altruism found in the Four Noble Truths and […]
Jun 9, 2019 • 0sec
Yoga, Bliss & Mind : Buddhist Inner Sciences – Ep. 205
Opening with a discussion on the Buddhist definition of the mind, Professor Thurman details the philosophical history of and essential role of exploring it’s nature through the experience of bliss […]
May 31, 2019 • 0sec
Exploring Buddhist Opening Verses – Ep. 204
Using the “Esoteric Community” (Guhyasamāja), by Tsongkhapa Professor Thurman discusses the fractal nature of Buddhist writings and how with proper study and meditation upon their salutatory or opening verses one […]
May 28, 2019 • 0sec
The Year of Tsongkhapa : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
In this extended archive recording of “The Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa” Talk by Robert A.F. Thurman from Tse Chen Ling Center in San Francisco celebrates the 600th anniversary of the […]
May 24, 2019 • 0sec
Buddhist Sciences: Mother & Father Tantras – Ep. 203
In this two part podcast Professor Thurman discusses the value of studying Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana by anyone interested in improving their mind, relationships and the world around them with or […]
May 12, 2019 • 0sec
My Early Years : Menla as a Force For Good – Ep. 202
Professor Thurman opens this podcast with an exploration of the history of medicine within Buddhism and details how it’s highest expression within Tibet’s “Sowa Rigpa” provides the modern world with […]
Apr 30, 2019 • 0sec
Tibet’s Wisdom Tradition: Celebrating Tsongkhapa – Ep. 201
Continuing his celebration of the 600th anniversary of the enlightenment of Tsongkhapa, Professor Thurman gives an in-depth teaching on his “Secret Biography” and the impact of his creation of the […]
Mar 30, 2019 • 0sec
Sects, Orders & Consorts : Celebrating Tsongkhapa – Ep. 200
In this special podcast celebrating the 600th anniversary of the enlightenment of Tsongkhapa, Professor Thurman gives an in-depth teaching on his historical importance and impact upon Buddhism, Tibet and philosophy. […]
Mar 26, 2019 • 0sec
Tibetan Secrets of Longevity : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
In this extended recording from Menla’s “Tibetan Secrets of Longevity” Retreat in 2016, Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang discuss the history of Buddhist Medicine’s origins in the teachings […]
Mar 10, 2019 • 0sec
Tibetan Medicine : Yuthok the Elder & Sowa Rigpa – Ep. 199
Professor Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang in this two part podcast discuss the history of Buddhist Medicine’s origins in the teachings of the Buddha and elaborate how it found it’s […]
