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 31, 2022 • 48min
Gun Violence in America: A Buddhist Perspective – Ep. 294
In this episode Robert Thurman gives an impassioned and direct call to action for Americans to immediately address the decades of school shootings and senseless gun violence happening across the […]
May 29, 2022 • 51min
The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet: An Introduction & Overview of Buddhism – Ep. 293
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives a historical introduction to Buddhism, it’s creation, development and refinement in Tibet using the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment teachings and the […]
May 21, 2022 • 58min
Inconceivable Liberation and The Womb of Compassion – Ep. 292
In this episode Robert Thurman leads a close line reading of the sixth chapter of “The Holy Teachings of Vimalakirti”, giving an all-levels teaching on the inconceivable nature of the […]
Apr 30, 2022 • 52min
Climate Protests & Body Immolation: Remembering Wynn Bruce – Ep. 291
In this episode Robert Thurman opens with a recitation from Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” to set the stage for an impassioned discussion of the global climate crisis, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, […]
Apr 24, 2022 • 54min
Earth Day Every Day & Understanding The World’s Third Pole – Ep. 290
In this episode Tibet House US | Menla President & Co-Founder Robert A.F. Thurman sits down for a heart-centered talk about Buddhist perspectives on the environment, Earth Day and the […]
Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 8min
The Art of Dying and Living: Exploring Life, Death & the Afterlife – Ep. 289
In this extended episode, recorded at Menla during the online conference “The Art of Dying and Living: An Exploration of Life, Death, and the Afterlife”, Robert Thurman shares insights and […]
Mar 31, 2022 • 32min
Never Forget Tibet: The Untold Story of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama – Ep. 288
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the world premiere of the film “Never Forget Tibet: The Dalai Lama’s Untold Story”, happening worldwide March 31st, as well as the historical connections […]
Mar 16, 2022 • 1h 8min
Bodhisattvas & The Buddha On Defensive Wars: Remembering Tibet & The Ukraine – Ep. 287
In this extended podcast Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the significance of March 10th in Tibetan history, it’s connections to the Ukraine and gives a teaching on the historical Buddha’s perspective […]
Mar 3, 2022 • 58min
Ukraine, Russia & The Buddha’s Wisdom – Ep. 286
In this special episode, Robert Thurman pays tribute to the heroic citizens of Ukraine and their president Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the invasion and attempted occupation by Russia. Celebrating President Zelenskyy’s […]
Feb 20, 2022 • 53min
My Early Years: Exploring The Mahāsatipatthāna Sutta – Ep. 285
Recounting his early days studying with Geshe Ngawang Wangyal, Robert Thurman in this episode gives a teaching on practicing meditation and the Buddhist perspective on mindfulness through a close line […]
