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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Oct 25, 2021 • 42min
Chicken and the Egg: Bardos, Buddhas and Buddhist Cosmology – Ep. 273
Opening the imaginative gateways using the miss-titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” as his guide, Robert Thurman in this episode gives a teaching on the Buddhist perspective on the origins […]
Oct 11, 2021 • 53min
The Four Noble Truths & Buddha’s Three Vehicles – Ep. 272
In this episode Robert Thurman invites all sensitive beings to explore the Buddha’s discovery of the interrelated blissful nature of reality through a close line reading of The “Dharmacakrapravartana Sutra” […]
Sep 27, 2021 • 57min
Millennial Consciousness: Bliss & Buddhaverses – Ep. 271
Using “The Vimalakirti Sutra” as a guide Robert Thurman gives an introduction to the historical Buddha’s insight into the blissful nature of reality and to the practical tools of positive […]
Sep 12, 2021 • 49min
In The Garden of Amrapali: Buddhism and the Multiverse – Ep. 270
Opening with a reading of the mind expanding descriptions of the multitude of Gods, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Divine Creatures found in “The Vimalakirti Sutra”, Robert Thurman gives a concise teaching […]
Sep 1, 2021 • 59min
A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Tenzin Metok – Ep. 269
In this episode Robert Thurman is joined by Tenzin Metok, founder of the Medicine Buddha App, which allows you to book online consultations with Tibetan doctors and wellness practitioners. Through […]
Aug 20, 2021 • 45min
Bliss & The Yoga Of Ordinary Living: The Vimalakirti Sutra – Ep. 268
Spiritual disciplines often seen remote from the realities of our daily lives. Yet there is a Mahayana Scripture which presents a model of enlightened practice in the midst of urban […]
Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 8min
A Tibet House US Menla Online Conversation with Dr. Eric Rosenbush – Ep. 267
Dr. Eric Rosenbush has devoted his life to the study of the traditional sciences of Asia, their botanical treasures, ancient texts and living transmissions. For over 20 years, he has […]
Jul 30, 2021 • 59min
Mandalas: Tools for Transformation – Ep. 266
In this fast paced teaching recorded at the New York Open Center, Professor Thurman introduces the Buddha’s teachings through an exploration of Buddhist Mandalas and their counterparts across history and […]
Jul 23, 2021 • 1h 16min
A Tibet House US Menla Online Conversation with Robert Svoboda – Ep. 265
In this extended episode, Professor Thurman is joined by Ayurveda pioneer, author and translator Dr. Robert E. Svoboda for an in-depth dialog on the inner and outer yogic sciences and […]
Jul 17, 2021 • 49min
Four Friendly Fun Facts: The Four Noble Truths – Ep. 264
In this episode Robert Thurman share’s his thoughts on the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, the holiday celebrations that mark the occasion of the Buddha’s initial public teachings […]
