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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May 13, 2017 • 0sec
Buddhism’s Cool Heroes : Women – Ep. 118
Engaging the wit, wisdom & practical solutions offered by the Buddhist concept of fierce compassion Robert AF Thurman’s special Mother’s Day podcast is an exploration of cool revolutions & the […]
May 6, 2017 • 0sec
American Buddhism: Buddhism without Buddhism – Ep. 117
Examining the form Buddhist traditions have taken in America in terms of the Eight Fold Path & the services they provide Professor Thurman suggests American Buddhism can be best defined as […]
Apr 29, 2017 • 0sec
Real Love: Buddhism & Meditation with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 116
In this podcast Professor Thurman & Sharon Salzberg explore the traditional Buddhist understanding of love and detail the Loving Kindness meditation practices developed by the historical Buddha. Using personal stories […]
Apr 22, 2017 • 0sec
Buddha, The Yogis & Yoginis: Yoga Revolution – Ep. 115
Using the Guhyasamāja Tantra as a jumping off point Professor Thurman leads a discussion with Richard Freeman on the value of studying Esoteric philosophy within the context of experiential yoga […]
Apr 15, 2017 • 0sec
Pilgrimage: Inner and Outer Pilgrimages – Ep. 114
In this dialog with Don George Professor Robert AF Thurman discusses the psychological & spiritual value of performing pilgrimages both in the modern day as well as in the life […]
Apr 7, 2017 • 0sec
Tantric Art & Tibetan Buddhism – Ep. 113
The imagery of Tibetan tantric symbolism is potent and often shocking to those unfamiliar with the meanings of Buddhist art. In this podcast Professor Thurman explores how art is used […]
Apr 2, 2017 • 0sec
Dalai Lama: 1959 & Beyond – Ep. 112
The story of the Chinese Invasion of Tibet & the resulting exile of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama vaulted the young leader onto the world’s stage in an unprecedented […]
Mar 26, 2017 • 0sec
China, Civilization & the Dalai Lama’s Vision – Ep. 111
Citing the on-going industrialized savagery occurring post World War II Professor Thurman uses the example of Communist China’s self-created conflict & the potential reconciliation with Tibet’s His Holiness the 14th […]
Mar 18, 2017 • 0sec
Buddhism 101: Tibet’s Dalai Lama – Ep. 110
Tibet’s Dalai Lama is one of the world’s most respected, influential & beloved yet little understood refugees. In this podcast Professor Thurman gives an overview of the life of the […]
Mar 10, 2017 • 0sec
Dalai Lama: Man of Peace – Ep. 109
In this podcast Robert AF Thurman discusses the history of the Tibet House US publication graphic novel “Man of Peace” and his long time personal relationship with His Holiness the […]
