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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Sep 4, 2022 • 48min
Chanting and Practicing the Heart Sutra – Ep. 304
The Heart Sutra is one of the most profound and widely studied texts in the Buddhist canon. It is recited at the start of teachings, events & as a blessing. […]
Aug 25, 2022 • 43min
A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Machiel Klerk – Ep. 303
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman is joined by Machiel Klerk, social entrepreneur, licensed mental health therapist, international speaker, dream worker, author, and founder of the Jung Platform, an organization […]
Aug 18, 2022 • 43min
The Truth of Karma & Being Here Now Under The Wish Fulfilling Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 302
Opening with a short introduction to the first two stages of the Lam Rim (Path to Enlightenment), the preciousness of human life endowed with liberty and opportunity, and awareness of […]
Aug 10, 2022 • 42min
My Early Years: Dreams, Psychedelics & The Teachings of Tsongkhapa – Ep. 301
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses his early years studying Buddhism with the Kalmyk-Mongolian lama Geshe Ngawang Wangyal at the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center Labsum Shedrub Ling in central New […]
Jul 28, 2022 • 54min
Atlas, Buddha & Letting The World Go: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet – Ep. 300
Opening with a meditation on the Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan condemned to hold up the earth, heavens and sky for eternity, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on the […]
Jul 20, 2022 • 55min
Mindfulness & The Mahasatipatthana Sutta – Ep. 299
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman uses the Mahāsatipatthāna Sutta, the Buddha’s direct instructions on practicing meditation and developing mindfulness, as a gateway to give a teaching on the intersection […]
Jul 9, 2022 • 50min
Song of Immortality: Celebrating the Dalai Lama – Ep. 298
Opening with a detailed definition and explanation of the Tibetan terminology used for the Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman gives a close line reading of “Song of Immortality: Prayer for the […]
Jun 29, 2022 • 57min
Understanding the Buddha’s Dharma: Creating Action from Anger – Ep. 297
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the ongoing effects of the Trump presidency on American civil rights, constitutional protections, health care, women’s reproductive access, and sensible gun laws, as […]
Jun 22, 2022 • 40min
Taking Refuge Under the Wish Granting Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 296
Using the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment teachings and the text “Guru Puja,” or “The Devotion to the Mentor” by the Fourth Panchen Lama, Robert A.F. Thurman leads listeners […]
Jun 14, 2022 • 59min
Celebrating The Buddha’s Enlightenment & Kindness on Saka Dawa – Ep. 295
In this message celebrating the full moon day of celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passing of the historical Buddha, Professor Thurman gives an extended teaching on how Saka Dawa […]
