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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Feb 9, 2021 • 50min
Mindfulness, Responsibility and The Middle Way: Tibetan Book of the Dead- Ep. 253
Joined by dear friend and author Andrew Holecek during the introduction to their on-going online “Death and the Art of Dying” retreat series, Robert A.F. Thurman leads a dialogue exploring […]
Jan 10, 2021 • 50min
Tibet House US Menla Conversation: Jessica Pimentel – Ep. 252
In this episode Professor Thurman is joined by actor and musician Jessica Pimentel for an intimate conversation on Buddhism, creativity and how they both discovered the Dharma growing up in […]
Dec 31, 2020 • 53min
Tibet House US Menla Conversations: Kiri Westby – Ep. 251
In a conversation spanning the top of Mount Everest to the front-lines of parenting during a global Pandemic, Professor Thurman is joined by Kiri Westby for a dialog on human […]
Dec 28, 2020 • 49min
Nomadism & Rainbow Reparations – Ep. 250
Exploring the preciousness of America and its positive impact upon the digitally interconnected world, Robert A.F. Thurman discusses and provides a road-map for re-evaluating the complex historical relationship with indigenous […]
Dec 24, 2020 • 34min
Envisioning the New & Celebrating the Wisdom of Winter Solstice – Ep. 249
Tracing the cultural and mythological history of solstice celebrations across the globe, Robert Thurman in his annual holiday message shares his positive vision for thriving even in the darkest of […]
Dec 16, 2020 • 59min
Celebrating Love and Poetry During the Coronapocalypse – Ep. 248
Opening this week’s episode with an introduction to the epic poem “Gita Govinda”, Robert Thurman uses the work of Jayadeva to guide listeners through the spiritual and linguistic history of […]
Nov 18, 2020 • 53min
The Task At Hand: Rainbow Houses and Rainbow Bodies – Ep. 247
A special post election message of hope from Robert A.F. Thurman recorded November 2020 in Phoenicia, New York at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa. Image via Obama White House Archives, […]
Nov 7, 2020 • 1h 33min
Questioning Buddhism: Sharon Salzberg and Bob Thurman – Ep. 246
Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman continue their online dialogue using questions from friends and students discussing how the tools of mindfulness skill training, Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the […]
Oct 31, 2020 • 57min
The Kindness of Angels, Materialists & Strangers: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 245
Opening with an extended message of gratitude to modern scientists, Professor Thurman in this episode explores the power of kindness and the centrality of compassionate wisdom in transformation through reading […]
Oct 24, 2020 • 58min
Congratulatory Rejoicing: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 244
In this episode Professor Thurman introduces the Four Noble Truths and the Buddhist Inner Sciences through reading key passages from the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead”. Opening with […]
