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.
Episodes
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Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 3min
Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Lorna Byrne – Ep. 314
Opening with a recommendation of “Angels in My Hair” by Lorna Byrne, Robert Thurman sits down with its author for a far-ranging discussion of faith, angels, materialism, climate change and […]
Dec 7, 2022 • 44min
Understanding Karma & Causality in Vajrayana: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 313
Opening with a discussion of idolatry and Buddhist ethics, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on karma and the causality of action as understood in Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhism. This episode […]
Nov 24, 2022 • 41min
Thanksgiving and the Power of Compassion for All Beings – Ep. 312
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman shares his Thanksgiving message and gives a powerful teaching on how compassion for all beings can transform one’s relationship to the mind, heart, the […]
Nov 16, 2022 • 54min
Transcendent Wisdom, The Root of Liberation: Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 311
In this episode Robert Thurman details the concept of emptiness, giving a teaching on the power of the mind to develop transcendent wisdom in order to understand reality as it […]
Nov 6, 2022 • 44min
Life, Love and Enlightenment – Ep. 310
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the power of positive thinking in troubling times and gives a teaching on the Buddhist perspective of love and enlightenment for those of all […]
Oct 31, 2022 • 43min
Understanding Selflessness & Clearlight: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 309
Opening with guided meditation on searching for the self, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on self, selflessness and how to understand what clearlight means from the Buddhist perspective. “Robert Thurman’s […]
Oct 19, 2022 • 47min
Mind Reform: Becoming the Engine of Happiness for All – Ep. 308
Opening with a guided “Seven Limbs of Practice” meditation Robert Thurman in this episode gives an all levels teaching on the Four Noble Truths and the transformational practice of the […]
Oct 6, 2022 • 43min
The Buddha’s Enlightenment: Buddhism 101 – Ep. 307
In this episode Robert Thurman re-tells Shakyamuni Buddha’s life story and gives an in-depth teaching on the nature of enlightenment for those of all backgrounds, faiths and traditions. “Robert Thurman’s […]
Sep 28, 2022 • 56min
Developing Bodhichitta – The Spirit of Enlightenment: Tibet’s Wish Granting Jewel Tree – Ep. 306
Opening with an introduction to the two kinds of Bodhichitta, Robert Thurman gives an in-depth teaching on wisdom, compassion, love and their connection to the Buddhist understanding of emptiness. This […]
Sep 15, 2022 • 47min
Motivation of the Bodhisattva: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet – Ep. 305
Opening with a guided “Jewel Tree” meditation, Robert Thurman gives an introduction to the Buddhist concepts of bodhisattvas, bodhichitta–the spirit of becoming perfectly awakened–and to the role of motivation in […]
