Bob Thurman Podcast:
525 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsProfessor 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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The Task At Hand: Rainbow Houses and Rainbow Bodies – Ep. 247
November 18, 2020 07:14 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBA 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, All Rights Reserved. www.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov
Questioning Buddhism: Sharon Salzberg and Bob Thurman – Ep. 246
November 07, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBSharon 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 Dalai Lama have influenced them over the years. Questioning Buddhism: Sharon Salzberg and Bob Thurman – Ep. 246 of the Bob Thurman Podcast was recorded during the live online event “Saturday Night Live Q & A Dialogue“, October 24th, 2020. To learn more about the work and teachings of ...
The Kindness of Angels, Materialists & Strangers: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 245
October 31, 2020 19:39 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBOpening 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 key passages from the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead”. Robert A.F. Thurman gives a close line reading and recitation of his classic translation of the “Tibetan Book of the Dead” for listeners of all faiths, backgrounds or experience. Using stories from the Nalanda tradition’s T...
Congratulatory Rejoicing: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 244
October 24, 2020 15:08 - 57 minutes - 54 MBIn 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 a recommendation of “Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition” by Andrew Holecek and a lively Carlos Castaneda story, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a close line reading and recitation of his classic translation of the “Tibetan Book of the Dead” for listeners...
Tibet House US Menla Conversations: Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 243
October 08, 2020 15:59 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBReconnecting for the first time since the Covi-19 pandemic began Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman discuss the her book “Real Change” and how the tools of mindfulness skill training, Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the Dalai Lama have influenced them over the years. Opening with stories from the “Peacemaking: The Power of Nonviolence” Conference held in San Francisco, California, in 1997 Sharon details how her time with grassroots activists, front-line health care providers, stude...
Vajra Yoga: Foundations in Mind and Body – Ep. 243
October 08, 2020 04:07 - 47 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, recorded on the “Super Moon” of August 2020, Professor Thurman introduces the historic Vajra Yoga teacher training being held in person and online with The Yoga Space’s Michele Loew and the Tibet House US Menla community. Teaching to Yoga students in person and live on Zoom, Bob Thurman gives a teaching on the interconnected nature of Buddhism, Yoga, the Inner Sciences, Psychotherapy and particle physics. Introducing the philosophies of yoga, dualist and nondualist, Shiva a...
Tibet House US Menla Conversations: Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 242
October 01, 2020 15:59 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBReconnecting for the first time since the Covi-19 pandemic began Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman discuss the her book “Real Change” and how the tools of mindfulness skill training, Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the Dalai Lama have influenced them over the years. Opening with stories from the “Peacemaking: The Power of Nonviolence” Conference held in San Francisco, California, in 1997 Sharon details how her time with grassroots activists, front-line health care providers, stude...
Vajra Yoga: Foundations in Mind and Body – Ep. 242
October 01, 2020 04:07 - 47 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, recorded on the “Super Moon” of August 2020, Professor Thurman introduces the historic Vajra Yoga teacher training being held in person and online with The Yoga Space’s Michele Loew and the Tibet House US Menla community. Teaching to Yoga students in person and live on Zoom, Bob Thurman gives a teaching on the interconnected nature of Buddhism, Yoga, the Inner Sciences, Psychotherapy and particle physics. Introducing the philosophies of yoga, dualist and nondualist, Shiva a...
Tibet House US Menla Conversations: Mark Epstein M.D. – Ep. 241
September 01, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this extended conversation Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Mark Epstein M.D. discuss the history of scientific studies on the effects of meditation training since Buddhism’s migration to the West and encounter with materialists, psychotherapists and poets. Settling down after their annual Buddhism and Psychotherapy gathering, Bob Thurman and Mark Epstein reflect upon their twenty plus years teaching together, the on-going dialog between mental health care-givers and Buddhist Psychonauts, hig...
Tibet House US Conversations : Lavinia Currier – Ep. 240
April 30, 2020 22:39 - 324 BytesIn this extended conversation Robert A.F. Thurman and Lavinia Currier discuss the history of environmental awareness in light of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Recounting childhood stories from the first Earth Day, film maker and life long environmentalist Lavinia Currier shares insights from her experience as an mother, organic farmer, creative producer and protector of pristine beaches in Hawaii and of the three great forests of the world. Episode includes: A short history of environment...
Tibet House US Conversations : Dr. Mark Hyman – Ep. 239
April 17, 2020 16:54 - 324 BytesIn this extended conversation Dr. Mark Hyman and Robert A.F. Thurman explore the relationship between diet, food production, the climate crisis and the rise of global pandemics. Opening with a short history of farm policy and government food subsidies in the United States, Professor Thurman and Dr. Hyman share stories from their work over the years with students, patients, thought leaders and those concerned about the reality of climate change. Podcast includes: a frank discussion of the ...
Cool Heroism & The Great Re-Thinking – Ep. 238
March 30, 2020 14:41 - 324 BytesUsing the teachings of the historical Buddha, Nagarjuna and Shantideva, Robert A.F. Thurman elaborates the concept of cool heroism and the yoga of practical non-violence passed down from India and Tibet. Opening with a humorous introduction to the non-violent teachings of Gandhi and the Buddhist perspective on theism, Professor Thurman gives an explanation of his concept of cool heroes, Inner Cool Revolutions, giving examples of cool heroism from recent history and modern politics. Podcas...
Buddhist Leadership & The Medicine Buddha – Ep. 237
March 22, 2020 22:24 - 324 BytesIntroducing the iconography of the Medicine Buddha used to train Tibetan Buddhist medical practitioners , Robert A.F. Thurman explores the foundations of Buddhism and the role of leadership within the Buddha’s non-violent revolutionary philosophy. Opening with a short history of Buddhist medicine and Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan Science of Healing, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the Buddhist perspective on leadership for individuals and communities facing conflict and hoping to create sustai...
Team of Rivals: Buddhism & Vajra Politics – Ep. 236
March 10, 2020 17:45 - 324 BytesExploring the landscape of modern democracy as it relates to the election of American presidents through extended primary processes, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the need for cooperation between candidates and what a team of rivals would look like. Using the New York Times opinion piece by Thomas L. Friedman “Dems, You Can Defeat Trump in a Landslide” as a starting point, Professor Thurman opens this week’s episode with an overview of his “Dream Team Cabinet” Call to action and ...
Team of Rivals : Buddhism & Vajra Politics – Ep. 236
March 10, 2020 17:45 - 324 BytesExploring the landscape of modern democracy as it relates to the election of American presidents through extended primary processes, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the need for cooperation between candidates and what a team of rivals would look like. Using the New York Times opinion piece by Thomas L. Friedman “Dems, You Can Defeat Trump in a Landslide” as a starting point, Professor Thurman opens this week’s episode with an overview of his “Dream Team Cabinet” Call to action and ...
Past & Future Lives Buddhism 101 : Podcast Bonus
March 07, 2020 02:59 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn this extended recording Professor Thurman gives an introductory teaching on the centrality of reincarnation to the Buddha’s philosophy and how an understanding of past and future lives is essential to becoming enlightened. Using the teachings of Atisha, Tsongkhapa and the 14th Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman begins the teaching with a humorous thought experiment examining the materialist notions unpinning intellectual discussion about past and future lives. Episode includes : a short histo...
Past & Future Lives : Buddhism 101 Podcast Bonus
March 07, 2020 01:17 - 324 BytesIn this extended recording Professor Thurman gives an introductory teaching on the centrality of reincarnation to the Buddha’s philosophy and how an understanding of past and future lives is essential to becoming enlightened. Using the teachings of Atisha, Tsongkhapa and the 14th Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman begins the teaching with a humorous thought experiment examining the materialist notions unpinning intellectual discussion about past and future lives. Episode includes : a short histor...
Bright Futures : Buddhism & Cultural Creatives - Ep. 235
February 28, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this extended episode Professor Thurman gives an inspiring talk on the role of cultural creatives in creating peaceful social revolutions and how Buddhism's spread influenced modern counter culture movements of the West. Bright Futures : Buddhism & Cultural Creatives – Ep. 235 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Image by Tenzing Rigdol. This week’s episode’s of the Bob Thurman Podcast was brought to you in part through the monthly support of the Tibet House US Membership Community and Menla R...
Bright Futures : Buddhism & Cultural Creatives – Ep. 235
February 28, 2020 15:53 - 324 BytesIn this extended episode Professor Thurman gives an inspiring talk on the role of cultural creatives in creating peaceful social revolutions and how Buddhism’s spread influenced modern counter culture movements of the West. Bright Futures : Buddhism & Cultural Creatives – Ep. 235 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Image by Tenzing Rigdol. This week’s episode’s of the Bob Thurman Podcast was brought to you in part through the monthly support of the Tibet House US Membership Community and Menla Ret...
Bright Futures: Buddhism & Cultural Creatives – Ep. 235
February 28, 2020 15:53 - 324 BytesIn this extended episode Professor Thurman gives an inspiring talk on the role of cultural creatives in creating peaceful social revolutions and how Buddhism’s spread influenced modern counter culture movements of the West. Bright Futures : Buddhism & Cultural Creatives – Ep. 235 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Image by Tenzing Rigdol. This week’s episode’s of the Bob Thurman Podcast was brought to you in part through the monthly support of the Tibet House US Membership Community and Menla Ret...
Tibet House US Conversations: Krishna Das – Ep. 234
February 23, 2020 21:40 - 324 BytesProfessor Thurman is joined by dear friend Krishna Das in this special episode of the Bob Thurman Podcast to discuss the life and work of Ram Das, the history of mindfulness in the West and for a dialog about remaining cheerful in these troubled times. Podcast includes a short biography of Neem Karoli Baba and his impact upon Western seekers, a discussion of the non-dual nature of love, the power of spiritual models and friends and personal stories from their time studying with His Holines...
Tibet House US Conversations : Krishna Das – Ep. 234
February 23, 2020 21:40 - 324 BytesProfessor Thurman is joined by dear friend Krishna Das in this special episode of the Bob Thurman Podcast to discuss the life and work of Ram Das, the history of mindfulness in the West and for a dialog about remaining cheerful in these troubled times. Podcast includes a short biography of Neem Karoli Baba and his impact upon Western seekers, a discussion of the non-dual nature of love, the power of spiritual models and friends and personal stories from their time studying with His Holines...
Buddha’s Noble Daughters : Buddhist Tantra for All – Ep. 233
February 14, 2020 19:44 - 324 BytesIn honor of Tibetan New Year and the 600th anniversary of the enlightenment of Tsongkhapa, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of women in Buddhism and details the on-going work to re-evaluate and re-establish Vajrayana Tantric traditions in hearts, minds and lives of institutional monastics and modern householder practitioners. Opening with a short discussion of New Year’s celebrations in Tibet, Robert A.F. Thurman elaborates the benefits of studying the teachings and commen...
Hiking with the Medicine Buddha – Ep. 232
February 06, 2020 00:46 - 324 BytesIn this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introductory teaching on the history and context of Buddhist Sutras and the Buddhist Medical Tradition as expressed in the mandala of the Medicine Buddha. Using the second chapter of the “The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra : The Teaching of Vimalakīrti” Robert Thurman introduces the idea of a Buddhafield or Buddha-verse exploring the Buddha’s revolutionary teaching that anyone can transform their mind, body and environment through wisdom and compassion. ...
Clash of Civilizations : Buddhism & Modern Culture – Ep. 231
January 28, 2020 18:43 - 324 BytesUsing popular culture and recent world history as a jumping off point, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a talk on the nature of civilization and the rise, spread and evolution of Buddhist culture and industrial militarism. Opening with an introduction to Samuel P. Huntington’s “The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order” Professor Thurman traces the origins of Neo-conservatism, religious fundamentalism and industrialized military economies to the fundamental misunderstanding of th...
Tibet House US Conversations : Nina Rao – Ep. 230
January 19, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBProfessor Thurman in this episode is joined by long time friend and colleague Nina Rao for an extended conversation on the role of environmental responsibility in spirituality and the need to preserve the endangered populations of wild tigers in India. Opening with a short history of wilderness preservation and national parks in the princely states of India, Robert Thurman and Nina Rao examine the primacy of nature throughout history and share personal stories about their work raising awar...
Tibet House US Conversations: Nina Rao – Ep. 230
January 19, 2020 19:10 - 324 BytesProfessor Thurman in this episode is joined by long time friend and colleague Nina Rao for an extended conversation on the role of environmental responsibility in spirituality and the need to preserve the endangered populations of wild tigers in India. Opening with a short history of wilderness preservation and national parks in the princely states of India, Robert Thurman and Nina Rao examine the primacy of nature throughout history and share personal stories about their work raising awar...
Gross National Happiness : The Four Noble Truths – Ep. 229
January 14, 2020 20:17 - 324 BytesIn this episode Professor Thurman gives a teaching on how the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path find a modern expression in the Gross National Happiness philosophy in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan’s constitution. Opening with a beginners’ introduction to the nature of the Buddha’s discovery, Bob Thurman analyzes modern Bhutanese culture through the lens of the Eight Fold Path suggesting possible next steps needed to fully embody the blissful, interdependent reality as underst...
Gross National Happiness : The Four Noble Truths - Ep. 229
January 14, 2020 20:16 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode Professor Thurman gives a teaching on how the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path find a modern expression in the Gross National Happiness philosophy in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan’s constitution. Opening with a beginners introduction to the nature of the Buddha’s discovery Robert A.F. Thurman compares modern Bhutanese culture with that of the Eight Fold Path suggesting possible next steps needed to fully embody the blissful, interdependent reality as understo...
Buddhism’s Fifth Peak: Buddhist History 101 – Ep. 228
January 02, 2020 21:39 - 324 BytesUsing the work of Buddhologist Gadjin M. Nagao as a roadmap, Professor Thurman leads an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and gives an inspiring talk on the future “fifth peak” of the history of Buddhism. Reintroducing the idea of Buddhism as an Evolutionary Sport Robert Thurman in this week’s episode describes the six realms of existence, the nature of becoming a Buddha, and the basic thought experiments to introduce any intelligent being to the interconnected, multi-life perspective...
Buddhism’s Fifth Peak : Buddhist History 101 – Ep. 228
January 02, 2020 21:39 - 324 BytesUsing the work of Buddhologist Gadjin M. Nagao as a roadmap, Professor Thurman leads an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and gives an inspiring talk on the future “fifth peak” of the history of Buddhism. Reintroducing the idea of Buddhism as an Evolutionary Sport Robert Thurman in this week’s episode describes the six realms of existence, the nature of becoming a Buddha, and the basic thought experiments to introduce any intelligent being to the interconnected, multi-life perspective...
Emptiness & Mandalas : Questioning Buddhism - Ep. 227
December 19, 2019 22:22 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this questions and answers session Professor Thurman and Sharon Salzberg discuss the interconnected nature of emptiness, compassion, and loving-kindness and the use of mandalas in meditation. Opening with an in-depth exploration of the entomology of the Sanskrit term sunyata, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the relationality of emptiness and it’s connections to the agricultural language and culture of the Buddha’s time. Podcast includes discussions of : the symbolism and use o...
Emptiness & Mandalas : Questioning Buddhism – Ep. 227
December 19, 2019 22:13 - 324 BytesIn this questions and answers session Professor Thurman and Sharon Salzberg discuss the interconnected nature of emptiness, compassion, and loving-kindness and the use of mandalas in meditation. Opening with an in-depth exploration of the etymology of the Sanskrit term sunyata, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the relationality of emptiness and it’s connections to the agricultural language and culture of the Buddha’s time. Podcast includes discussions of : the symbolism and use of ...
Preserving Culture with Tibet House US Podcast Bonus
December 10, 2019 23:06 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn this extended holiday episode Professor Thurman gives an introduction to the history and mission of the Dalai Lama’s cultural arts center Tibet House US in New York City and it’s retreat center Menla in Phoenicia, New York. Opening with a personal invitation to the Annual Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert Robert A.F. Thurman gives a detailed history of the event organized by Philip Glass and explains it’s connections to Tibetan New Year and the precious culture of Tibet. Podcast includes ...
Preserving Tibetan Culture with Robert Thurman Podcast Bonus
December 10, 2019 22:21 - 324 BytesIn this extended holiday episode Professor Thurman gives an introduction to the history and mission of the Dalai Lama’s cultural arts center Tibet House US in New York City and its retreat center Menla in Phoenicia, New York. Opening with a personal invitation to the Annual Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert Robert A.F. Thurman gives a detailed history of the event organized by Philip Glass and explains it’s connections to Tibetan New Year and the precious culture of Tibet. Podcast includes a ...
Tibet House US Conversations : Sarah Drew – Ep. 226
December 04, 2019 02:48 - 324 BytesIn this episode Professor Thurman is joined by Sarah Drew for a discussion on the need for conscious evolution of individuals in order to address the global climate crisis. Podcast includes: an introduction to the history of the sacred feminine, a examination of the role of oracles and herbal medicine across cultures and a short re-telling of the story of the Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree . Episode concludes with a reading from “The Gaia Codex” by Sarah Drew. Tibet House US...
Buddhism in the West : The Pursuit of Happiness – Ep. 225
November 30, 2019 20:43 - 324 BytesExamining the spread of Buddhism in the West through the organizations and communities found in the United States Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the Buddhist methods any individual can use in their pursuit of happiness no matter their background. Opening with an exploration of the Buddhist perspective on the role and personal joy of teaching Professor Thurman gives a historical overview of the development of Buddhism and it’s place within modern democracy movements. This episode ...
Buddhism As Evolutionary Sport – Ep. 224
November 26, 2019 03:29 - 324 BytesUsing the historical spread of the Buddha’s teachings as a road map Robert A.F. Thurman introduces Buddhist life and practice as an evolutionary sport which effectively transforms the hearts, minds and societies of the individuals who encounter it and make their precious human lives supremely meaningful for self and others. Opening with an exploration of the modern definition of religion, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the nature of the Buddha’s revolutionary movement and the action...
Bright Money for the Climate : Truth in Action – Ep. 223
November 22, 2019 03:49 - 324 BytesIn this episode Professor Thurman invites listeners to join him in responding to the inescapable environmental crisis through the development of a bright money campaign and more democratic solutions for the 2020 election. Opening with a discussion of the work of Jane Mayer, Robert A.F. Thurman details his vision for a Democratic Party “Dream Team” in 2020 and for a “Bright Money” campaign based on the wisdom of interdependence, the practice of compassionate generosity and environmental pro...
Listening to Greta Thunberg : Truth in Action – Ep. 222
November 17, 2019 19:57 - 324 BytesIn this episode Professor Thurman invites listeners to join him in responding to the inspiring work of Greta Thunberg in their local community and globally through the efforts of The Climate Reality Project. Podcast includes an introduction to the international efforts begun by Al Gore and his “Climate Reality” Leadership training Corps, an in-depth exploration from a Buddhist perspective of the climate crisis and a short teaching on the role of oracles in Buddhism and in Western history. ...
Vajra Yoga and Vajra Politics : Buddha and the Yogis
November 11, 2019 21:33 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introduction to the theory and practice of yoga highlighting the importance of individual engagement in politics across it’s history. Opening with a call to action to all those looking to create positive change in their personal lives through the study of Buddhism and the practice of yoga poses, Professor Thurman recounts the Buddha’s assertion that anyone from any background or level of ability can transform themselves through the same method h...
Vajra Yoga and Vajra Politics : Buddha and the Yogis – Podcast Bonus
November 11, 2019 21:24 - 324 BytesIn this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introduction to the theory and practice of yoga highlighting the importance of individual engagement in politics across its history. Opening with a call to action to all those looking to create positive change in their personal lives and for the climate through the study of Buddhism and the practice of yoga poses, Professor Thurman recounts the Buddha’s assertion that anyone from any background or level of ability can transform themselves throug...
Tibet House US Conversations : Chris Grosso – Ep. 221
November 05, 2019 23:08 - 324 BytesIn this episode Professor Thurman is joined by Chris Grosso for an extended discussion on the role of mentoring in recovery and the value of compassion in working with at risk youth and those facing conflict. Podcast includes: an overview of the Buddhist perspective on Death, a discussion of peer and addiction recovery counseling, a short history of mindfulness in the alternative music scene, introductions to the mis-titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” and to the tools and techniques used by...
Hindu and Buddhist Paths : Force For Good Podcast Bonus
October 30, 2019 22:16 - 324 BytesIn this extended recording with Krishna Das and his band, Professor Thurman leads a discussion of the Hindu and Buddhist perspectives on the soul, sin and greed using stories from their early years in India. Archive session includes a group recitation of the “Heart Sutra”, a discussion of non-duality as it relates to bliss, an extended dialog on the connections between Hindu and Buddhist self transformation technologies and several chant and response sessions led by Nina Rao and Krishna Da...
Buddha’s Joy : Exploring Buddhist Tantra – Ep. 220
October 27, 2019 22:28 - 324 BytesProfessor Thurman in this two part episode distills the complexities of Buddhist esoteric history into an engaging introduction to the Buddha’s joy and teachings for those of all backgrounds. Introducing the retreat study practices of Tsong Khapa Robert A.F. Thurman uses The Garland of Buddhas Sutra (brilliantly translated from the Chinese by Tom Cleary as The Flower Ornament Sutra) to give a short history of the schools and groups transmitting the Buddha’s teachings on wisdom and compassi...
Tibet House US Conversations : Janice Marturano - Ep. 219
October 24, 2019 04:44 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this episode Professor Thurman is joined by Janice Marturano for an extended discussion on the role of mindfulness in leaders and the development of mindful leadership programs in recent years. Podcast includes: a discussion of the nature of mindfulness practice, an introduction to the history of Buddhist meditation and personal stories from Robert A.F. Thurman and Janice Marturano’s professional careers bringing Eastern mind sciences to corporate and academic worlds. Tibet House US ...
Tibet House US Conversations : Janice Marturano – Ep. 219
October 24, 2019 04:35 - 324 BytesIn this episode Professor Thurman is joined by Janice Marturano for an extended discussion on the role of mindfulness in leaders and the development of mindful leadership programs in recent years. Podcast includes: a discussion of the nature of mindfulness practice, an introduction to the history of Buddhist meditation and personal stories from Robert A.F. Thurman and Janice Marturano’s professional careers bringing Eastern mind sciences to corporate and academic worlds. Tibet House US Co...
Four Noble Truths : Buddhism as Therapy – Ep. 218
October 21, 2019 22:28 - 324 BytesUsing the Buddha’s teaching of “The Four Noble Truths” Robert A.F. Thurman introduces Buddhism as a therapy and education system created to help individuals discover the path to happiness. Podcast includes: an exploration of the concept of “noble”, a discussion of the the Buddha’s insight into the fundamental misknowledge at the heart of each of the Four Noble Truths highlighting the manner in which the Buddha’s methodology was revolutionary for the individuals and the the societies it spr...
Buddhism as Therapy : Four Noble Truths - Ep. 218
October 21, 2019 22:28 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBUsing the Buddha’s teaching of “The Four Noble Truths” Robert A.F. Thurman introduces Buddhism as a therapy and education system created to help individuals discover the path to happiness. Episode concludes with a reading of the work of Juan Felipe Herrera by Gary Gach. Four Noble Truths : Buddhism as Therapy – Ep. 218 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Image of Avalokiteśvara surrounded by other deities via Wellcome Collection. Gary Gregory Gach is an author, translator, and editor living in...
Tibetan Path of Enlightenment : Podcast Bonus
October 17, 2019 04:05 - 324 BytesIn this extended archive recording Professor Thurman introduces & elaborates the idea of enlightenment using Tibetan History as a lens highlighting the historical Buddha’s discovery of the blissful interconnected, interdependent nature of reality. Podcast includes: an introduction to the Buddhist history of India and Tibet, an overview of the experience of enlightenment as recounted by Shakyamuni Buddha and a concise elaboration of the “Lam Rim” or “Stages of the Path” for those of any tra...