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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Kalachakra Study 2017 - Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
February 18, 2019 16:22 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBProfessor Thurman opens this archive recording from Menla's Kalachakra Study Intensive retreat with a group recitation of the Heart Sutra and a teaching on how the classic text can be used as a roadmap for advanced Buddhist practices and for personal transformation. Robert A.F. Thurman addresses questions from retreat participants about: Fire Puja Ceremonies, Dream Yoga, gender in Buddhism, the symbolism of deities in found traditional Indian and Vedic art, how best to prepare for Buddhist...
Kalachakra Study 2017 – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
February 18, 2019 15:54 - 97.9 MBProfessor Thurman opens this archive recording from Menla’s Kalachakra Study Intensive retreat with a group recitation of the Heart Sutra and a teaching on how the classic text can be used as a roadmap for advanced Buddhist practices and for personal transformation. Robert A.F. Thurman addresses questions from retreat participants about: Fire Puja Ceremonies, Dream Yoga, gender in Buddhism, the symbolism of deities in found traditional Indian and Vedic art, how best to prepare for Buddhist ...
Lucid Waking & Mindfulness Practices - Ep. 198
February 13, 2019 20:53 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this two part podcast recorded for Losar (Tibetan New Year) Professor Thurman discusses the practices of mindfulness and lucid waking as taught by Buddha and passed down through the Buddhist culture of Tibet, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Japan. Opening this episode with a joyous introduction to the Tibetan New Year tradition of Losar, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the value of developing and practicing wisdom along side mindfulness practices using stories from the Buddha's life. Us...
Lucid Waking & Mindfulness Practices – Ep. 198
February 13, 2019 20:52 - 52.3 MBIn this two part podcast recorded for Losar (Tibetan New Year) Professor Thurman discusses the practices of mindfulness and lucid waking as taught by Buddha and passed down through the Buddhist cultures of Tibet, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Japan. Opening this episode with a joyous introduction to the Tibetan New Year tradition of Losar, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the value of developing and practicing wisdom along side mindfulness practices using stories from the Buddha’s life. Usi...
How to Make a Buddha - Ep. 197
February 06, 2019 22:14 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBUsing the study and practice of the Kalachakra from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as a road map, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the need to combine wisdom with meditation to develop in any spiritual path. Opening with a re-telling of the story of Nangaku and Baso in which the Chan master and student discuss how to make a Buddha through inner & outer (mental & physical) efforts Professor Thurman uses this classic tale to discuss the dangers of Scientism, materialism and absolutism...
How to Make a Buddha – Ep. 197
February 06, 2019 22:12 - 50.7 MBUsing the study and practice of the Kalachakra from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as a road map, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the need to combine wisdom with meditation to develop in any spiritual path. Opening with a re-telling of the story of Pai Chang & Huang Po in which the Chan master and student discuss how to make a Buddha through inner & outer (mental & physical) efforts Professor Thurman uses this classic tale to discuss the dangers of Scientism, materialism and absolut...
Pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
January 31, 2019 22:20 - 106 MBIn this extended archive recording from the 2017 Tibet House US Benefit Trip to Bodh Gaya, India, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the value of imaginative compassion as expressed in the cosmology, art and people found throughout the Buddhist sutras and tantras. This archive recording includes: discussions of “Flower Ornament Sutra“, Kalachakra Tantra, the non-dual nature of the Shakyamuni’s time under the bodhi tree and introductions to Vairochana, Avalokiteshvara and the Eighth Kin...
Pilgrimage : Swimming & Sitting Under The Bodhi Tree - Ep. 196
January 27, 2019 00:16 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBTeaching from the bodhi tree the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the value of imaginative compassion as expressed in the cosmology, art and inhabitants found throughout the Buddhist sutras and tantras. Opening this week's episode with a reading of the "Flower Ornament Sutra" Professor Thurman uses the fantastical sutra with it's descriptions of multiple planes of existence and dimensions of reality as a gateway to unpacking the practical and e...
Swimming & Sitting Under The Bodhi Tree – Ep. 196
January 27, 2019 00:04 - 43.2 MBTeaching from the bodhi tree the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the value of imaginative compassion as expressed in the cosmology, art and people found throughout the Buddhist sutras and tantras. Opening this week’s episode with a reading of the “Flower Ornament Sutra” Professor Thurman introduces us to “swimming” in the fantastic sutra with its descriptions of multiple planes of existence and dimensions of reality as a gateway to unpacking th...
Buddha & The Yogis : Divine Feminine - Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
January 13, 2019 17:34 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIn this archive recording from the Buddha and The Yogis program held annually at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the importance of the divine feminine and the role of women in Indian, Tibetan and Western history. Opening with an exploration of the experience of enlightenment Professor Thurman gives an introduction to Buddhist meditation, to the practice of meditating on Tara and female inspirational figures. Podcast includes a short history of Buddhism, it’s rela...
Buddha & The Yogis : 2016 – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
January 13, 2019 17:12 - 71.2 MBIn this archive recording from the Buddha and The Yogis program held annually at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the importance of the divine feminine and the role of women in Indian, Tibetan and Western history. Opening with an exploration of the experience of enlightenment Professor Thurman gives an introduction to Buddhist meditation, to the practice of meditating on Tara and female inspirational figures. Podcast includes a short history of Buddhism, it’s relati...
Tara, Yoga & Female Buddhas - Ep. 195
January 07, 2019 18:57 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this two part podcast Professor Thurman discusses the role of women in India and Tibet history and of the feminine principle within their inner and outer yoga traditions. Opening with an exploration of the experience of enlightenment as depicted in the classic science fiction film "Star Trek The Motion Picture" Robert A.F. Thurman gives a brief introduction to the study and practice of Buddhist Vajrayana deity yoga meditation on Tara and female inspirational figures of any tradition. ...
Tara, Yoga & Female Buddhas – Ep. 195
January 07, 2019 07:56 - 43.6 MBIn this two part podcast Professor Thurman discusses the role of women in Indian and Tibetan history and of the feminine principle within their inner and outer yoga traditions. Opening with an exploration of the experience of enlightenment as depicted in the classic science fiction film “Star Trek The Motion Picture” Robert A.F. Thurman gives a brief introduction to the study and practice of Buddhist Vajrayana deity yoga meditation on Tara and female inspirational figures of any tradition. ...
Buddha Bliss & Kālachakra Yoga – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
December 30, 2018 19:43 - 64.5 MBAn extended archive podcast from Professor Thurman’s annual holiday message and his monthly teaching for the ongoing Kālachakra Study & Practice Group. Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the value of end of year celebrations, compassion and the Kālachakra yoga in helping individuals of any tradition or religious background to escape the terminal lifestyle of self centered materialism. Highlighting the common spiritual threads found in Christmas, Hanukkah, Losar & Pagan Solstice celebrations Rob...
Buddha Bliss & Kālachakra Yoga - Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
December 30, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBAn extended archive podcast from Professor Thurman's annual holiday message and his monthly teaching for the ongoing Kālachakra Study & Practice Group. Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the value of end of year celebrations, compassion and the Kālachakra yoga in helping individuals of any tradition or religious background to escape the terminal lifestyle of self centered materialism. Highlighting the common spiritual threads found in Christmas, Hanukkah, Losar & Pagan Solstice celebrations R...
Infinite Lifestyle : Yoga & End of Year Celebrations - Ep. 194
December 26, 2018 05:41 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOpening this week's holiday podcast with a guided meditation from his book "Infinite Life: Awakening to Bliss Within" Professor Thurman discusses the value of end of year celebrations, compassion and the yoga sciences in helping individuals of any tradition or religious background to escape the terminal lifestyle of self centered materialism. Highlighting the common spiritual threads found in Christmas, Hanukkah, Losar & Pagan Solstice celebrations Robert Thurman discusses the symbolic and...
Infinite Lifestyle : Yoga & End of Year Celebrations – Ep. 194
December 26, 2018 05:28 - 49 MBOpening this week’s holiday podcast with a guided meditation from his book “Infinite Life: Awakening to Bliss Within” Professor Thurman discusses the value of end of year celebrations, compassion and the yoga sciences in helping individuals of any tradition or religious background to escape the terminal lifestyle of self centered materialism. Highlighting the common spiritual threads found in Christmas, Hanukkah, Losar & Pagan Solstice celebrations Robert Thurman discusses the symbolic and ...
Dharma and Yoga : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
December 14, 2018 21:38 - 95.7 MBIn this extended archive recording from the Annual New Year’s Tibet House US Dharma and Yoga Retreat held at Menla Retreat Professor Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Carolyn Christie, Brooke Myers and Paul Bloom lead a discussion with retreat participants on how the daily practice of Buddhist Dharma and all Yoga traditions can transform one’s life. Opening with a group recitation of the “Heart Sutra” Robert A.F. Thurman and Sharon Salzberg share rare personal stories about their decades of studyin...
Menla & Buddha's Eight Fold Path - Ep. 193
December 10, 2018 19:49 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBRobert A.F. Thurman is joined by Sharon Salzberg for a special teaching from the Annual New Year's Tibet House US Dharma and Yoga Retreat held at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York for a teaching on the Buddha's Eight Fold Path. Opening with a dedication to Sharon Salzberg for her selfless history of teaching, on helping to establish the Tibet House US center Menla and how she was transmitted the "Equal Exchange of Self for Other" teachings by Lama Khunu on her first visit t...
Menla & Buddha’s Eight Fold Path – Ep. 193
December 10, 2018 19:43 - 53.4 MBRobert A.F. Thurman is joined by Sharon Salzberg from the Annual New Year’s Tibet House US Dharma and Yoga Retreat held at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York for a special teaching on the Buddha’s Eight Fold Path. Opening with a dedication to Sharon Salzberg for her selfless history of teaching, on helping to establish the Tibet House US center Menla and how she was transmitted the “Equal Exchange of Self for Other” teachings by Lama Khunu on her first visit to India, Profess...
Abuse in Buddhism : Gurus, Disciples & The Middle Way – Ep. 192
December 02, 2018 21:25 - 55.4 MBAddressing the sexual misconduct and abuse by leaders and members of Buddhist communities, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a practical teaching on understanding the destructive emotions and deluded perspectives underlying such bad behavior. Opening this week’s episode with a mantra recitation, Professor Thurman gives a short teaching for Buddhists and Non-Buddhists on the Buddha’s discovery of Bliss, on the nature of nirvana, enlightenment, happiness and on the place of the Guru and disciple rela...
Abuse in Buddhism : Gurus, Disciples & The Middle Way - Ep. 192
December 02, 2018 21:24 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBAddressing the sexual misconduct and abuse by leaders and members of Buddhist communities, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a practical teaching on understanding the destructive emotions and deluded perspectives underlying such bad behavior. Opening this week's episode with a mantra recitation, Professor Thurman gives a short teaching for Buddhists and Non-Buddhists on the Buddha's discovery of Bliss, on the nature of nirvana, enlightenment, happiness and on the place of the Guru and disciple rel...
Buddhist Sciences Vajrayana I : RAFT Archives
November 28, 2018 19:51 - 104 MBIn this Force For Good archive recording, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of Buddhism and the Esoteric Vajrayana meditation practices preserved in Tibet and found within all Buddhist traditions and teachings. Opening with a humorous presentation on non-duality using the science fiction movies featuring Godzilla, Robert A.F. Thurman explores the nature of anger, the subtle mind and selflessness. Archive recording includes a discussion of dharmakāya and mandala visualizatio...
Buddhist Sciences Vajrayana : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
November 28, 2018 19:50 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this Force For Good archive recording, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of Buddhism and the Esoteric Vajrayana meditation practices preserved in Tibet and found within all Buddhist traditions and teachings. Opening with a humorous presentation on non-duality using the science fiction movies featuring Godzilla, Robert A.F. Thurman explores the nature of anger, the subtle mind and selflessness. Archive recording includes a discussion of dharmakāya and mandala visualizat...
Godzilla Sutra : Understanding Anger & The Axial Age - Ep. 191
November 24, 2018 21:13 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this two part podcast Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of Buddhism and the Esoteric Vajrayana meditation practices preserved in Tibet and found within all Buddhist traditions and teachings. Opening this week's episode with humorous presentation on non-duality using the science fiction movies featuring Godzilla Robert A.F. Thurman explores the nature of anger, the subtle mind and selflessness. Podcast includes a discussion of dharmakāya and mandala visualizations using...
Godzilla Sutra : Anger & The Axial Age – Ep. 191
November 24, 2018 21:04 - 47.7 MBIn this two part podcast Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of Buddhism and the Esoteric Vajrayana meditation practices preserved in Tibet and found within all Buddhist traditions and teachings. Opening this week’s episode with humorous presentation on non-duality using the science fiction movies featuring Godzilla Robert A.F. Thurman explores the nature of anger, the subtle mind and selflessness. Podcast includes a discussion of dharmakāya and mandala visualizations using T...
Cakrasamvara Tantra : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
November 20, 2018 03:57 - 112 MBIn this archive recording from the “Force for Good” class series Robert A.F. Thurman uses the work of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to elucidate the esoteric sources and imaginative tools used by Tibetan monastics, wandering mendicants, yogis, yoginis and everyday sensitive beings for the cultivation of love, compassion, joy, and equilibrium. Opening with an introduction to the Buddhist Neurosciences as practiced by the Mahāsiddhas using the Cakrasamvara Tantra to develop the art of lucid sle...
Pharmacopeia of Visualization : Tantra, Sex & Meditation – Ep. 190
November 15, 2018 23:31 - 54.1 MBThis in depth teaching on the practice and performance of visualization during meditative states Robert A.F. Thurman provides a practical roadmap for those from any religious, cultural or economic background to apply the tools from the esoteric traditions of Buddhist tantra to understand and reduce suffering on all levels. Opening this week’s teaching with an introduction of the subtle energy systems found in Vajrayana Buddhism and Hindu Shaivism Professor Thurman details the transformation...
Pharmacopeia of Visualization : Tantra, Sex & Meditation - Ep. 190
November 15, 2018 23:30 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBThis in depth teaching on the practice and performance of visualization during meditative states Robert A.F. Thurman provides a practical roadmap for those from any religious, cultural or economic background to apply the tools from the esoteric traditions of Buddhist tantra to understand and reduce suffering on all levels. Podcast includes an overview of the subtle energy systems taught by Buddhist Vajrayana and Hindu Shaivism, to the Nine Point Breath Meditation as taught by Dr. Nida Chen...
Buddhist Psychonauts & Their Yogic Technology – Ep. 189
November 10, 2018 23:52 - 47.8 MBUsing the work of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as presented in Daniel Goleman’s best selling book “Force for Good” Robert A.F. Thurman elucidates the esoteric sources and imaginative tools used by Tibetan monastics, wandering mendicants, yogis, yoginis and everyday sensitive beings for the cultivation of love, compassion, joy, and equilibrium. Opening with an introduction to the Buddhist Neurosciences as practiced by the Mahāsiddhas using the Cakrasamvara Tantra to develop the art of lucid s...
Buddhist Psychonauts & Their Yogic Technology - Ep. 189
November 10, 2018 23:49 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBUsing the work of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as presented in Daniel Goleman's best selling book "Force for Good" Robert A.F. Thurman elucidates the esoteric sources and imaginative tools used by Tibetan monastics, wandering mendicants, yogis, yoginis and everyday sensitive beings for the cultivation of love, compassion, joy, and equilibrium. Opening with an introduction to the Buddhist Neurosciences as practiced by the Mahāsiddhas using the Cakrasamvara Tantra to develop the art of lucid ...
Death & Deathlessness Intro : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
November 03, 2018 18:31 - 2 hours - 117 MBArchive recording from the closing talk from the "Death & Deathlessness Retreat" held at Menla in 2015 with Robert A.F. Thurman and Dale Borglum. This archive recording is a lively discussion of the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” and the place of gurus and fierce deities within the Buddhist perspective on the death process. Includes a traditional guided Bardo meditation on the fierce and peaceful Bardo deities depicted in the “Tibetan Book of the Dead” led by Robert A.F. Thurman ...
Death & Deathlessness : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
November 03, 2018 18:28 - 117 MBArchive recording from the closing talk from the “Death & Deathlessness Retreat” held at Menla in 2015 with Robert A.F. Thurman and Dale Borglum. This archive recording is a lively discussion of the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” and the place of gurus and fierce deities within the Buddhist perspective on the death process. Includes a traditional guided Bardo meditation on the fierce and peaceful Bardo deities depicted in the “Tibetan Book of the Dead” led by Robert A.F. Thurman wh...
Tibetan Book of the Dead : Gurus, Friends & Fierce Deities – Ep. 188
October 26, 2018 01:19 - 54.1 MBRobert A.F. Thurman is joined in this two part podcast by the Living/ Dying Project’s Dale Borglum for a lively discussion of the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” and the place of gurus and fierce deities within the Buddhist perspective on the death process. Opening this week’s podcast with a recommendation of the classic “Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings” by Paul Reps and Nyogen Senzaki Professor Thurman elaborates the value of the creative imagination w...
Key Pali Suttas : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
October 22, 2018 02:32 - 116 MBIn this archive recording from the Tibet House US class “Key Pali Suttas : Samanapala, Kevaddha Sutta, Tevijja Sutta, Agannya Sutta” Robert A.F. Thurman explores rebirth and reincarnation using the colorful Jataka Tales from the Buddha’s past lives provides an overview of the evolution of the notions of Karma, Dharma and community through history. Opening with a discussion of the work of sociologist Talcott Parsons, Robert A.F. Thurman illustrates how the Buddha’s early Pali Suttas (Samanap...
Drawing The Rabbit in The Moon : Jataka Tales - Ep. 187
October 17, 2018 00:04 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBExploring rebirth and reincarnation using the colorful Jataka Tales from the Buddha's past lives Professor Thurman in this two part podcast provides listeners with an overview of the evolution of the notions of Karma, Dharma and community across history. Podcast concludes with a reading of the poetry of Naomi Shihab Nye by Gary Gach. Listen to more archive recordings from from past Robert A.F. Thurman teachings + public events please consider becoming a Tibet House US member. To l...
Drawing The Rabbit in The Moon : Jataka Tales – Ep. 187
October 16, 2018 23:57 - 51.5 MBExploring rebirth and reincarnation using the colorful Jataka Tales from the Buddha’s past lives Professor Thurman in this two part podcast provides listeners with an overview of the evolution of the notions of Karma, Dharma and community through history. Opening with a discussion of the work of sociologist Talcott Parsons, Robert A.F. Thurman illustrates how the Buddha’s early Pali Suttas (Samanapala, Kevaddha Sutta, Tevijja Sutta, and Agannya Sutta) were secular in nature offering practic...
Compassionate Bliss of the Artist – Podcast Bonus
October 10, 2018 03:40 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIn this archive recording from the Artist and Buddhist Contemplatives Project gathering held at Garrison Institute Professor Thurman and Meredith Monk discuss the role of art in Buddhism and the inspiring bliss of the artist. Detailing the Buddhist concept of Dharma, Robert Thurman introduces the Ten Paramitas through a discussion of art, creativity, stories from the Dalai Lama’s dialogs with Western creatives and depictions of the Buddha’s smile. Recording includes: an in-depth explorat...
Compassionate Bliss of the Artist – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
October 10, 2018 03:19 - 70.3 MBIn this archive recording from the Artist and Buddhist Contemplatives Project gathering held at Garrison Institute Professor Thurman and Meredith Monk discuss the role of art in Buddhism and the inspiring bliss of the artist. Detailing the Buddhist concept of Dharma, Robert Thurman introduces the Ten Paramitas through a discussion of art, creativity, stories from the Dalai Lama’s dialogs with Western creatives and depictions of the Buddha’s smile. Recording includes: an in-depth exploratio...
Buddhism for Artists : Behind the Buddha's Smile - Ep. 186
October 07, 2018 06:02 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBOpening this two part podcast detailing the Buddhist concept of Dharma, Robert Thurman introduces the Ten Paramitas through a discussion of art, creativity, stories from the Dalai Lama's dialogs with Western creatives and depictions of the Buddha's smile. Podcast includes: an in-depth exploration of the artfulness of the Seventh Paramita: Upāya (Skillful Means or Liberative Art), the relationship of bliss to beauty, the imaginative inspiration found in the "Flower Ornament Sutra", the natu...
Buddhism for Artists : Behind the Buddha’s Smile – Ep. 186
October 07, 2018 05:54 - 54.4 MBOpening this two part podcast detailing the Buddhist concept of Dharma, Robert Thurman introduces the Ten Paramitas through a discussion of art, creativity, stories from the Dalai Lama’s dialogs with Western creatives and depictions of the Buddha’s smile. Podcast includes: an in-depth exploration of the artfulness of the Seventh Paramita: Upāya (Skillful Means or Liberative Art), the relationship of bliss to beauty, the imaginative inspiration found in the “Flower Ornament Sutra”, the natur...
Land of the Thunder Dragon - Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
October 03, 2018 20:47 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBArchive recording from the Geo Ex and Tibet House US Membership Community Trip Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon led by Robert A.F. Thurman and Brent Olson in 2014. Robert A.F. Thurman in this archive discusses how pilgrimage combined with study of Buddhist Philosophy can help anyone encounter the bliss at the core of his mind transformation practices and leads a guided meditation. Using the colorful depictions of the Padmasambhava, Pema Lingpa and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel Professor Th...
Land of the Thunder Dragon – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
October 03, 2018 20:03 - 56.4 MBArchive recording from the Geo Ex and Tibet House US Membership Community Trip Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon led by Robert A.F. Thurman and Brent Olson in 2014. Robert A.F. Thurman in this archive discusses how pilgrimage combined with study of Buddhist Philosophy can help anyone encounter the bliss at the core of his mind transformation practices and leads a guided meditation. Using the colorful depictions of the Padmasambhava, Pema Lingpa and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel Professor Thur...
Pilgrimage : Encountering the Buddha's Bliss - Ep. 185
September 29, 2018 22:42 - 48 minutes - 45 MBRobert A.F. Thurman in this two part podcast discusses how pilgrimage combined with study of Buddhist Philosophy can help anyone encounter the bliss at the core of his mind transformation practices and leads a guided Jewel Tree Meditation. Using the colorful depictions of the Padmasambhava, Padma Lingpa and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel Professor Thurman explains the role of meditation deities in Tibetan Buddhism, the different understandings of Iconography and of Idolatry that Western and Eas...
Pilgrimage : Encountering the Buddha’s Bliss – Ep. 185
September 29, 2018 22:34 - 45 MBRobert A.F. Thurman in this two part podcast discusses how pilgrimage combined with study of Buddhist Philosophy can help anyone encounter the bliss at the core of his mind transformation practices and leads a guided meditation. Using the colorful depictions of the Padmasambhava, Pema Lingpa and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel Professor Thurman explains the role of meditation deities in Tibetan Buddhism, the different understandings of Iconography and of Idolatry that Western and Eastern viewers ...
Flowers of a Moment with Gary Gach – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
September 26, 2018 21:57 - 27.5 MBArchive recording from the Inaugural reading of Flowers of a Moment by Ko Un, translated by Young Moo Kim, Brother Anthony of Taizé, by Gary Gach, at Moe’s Books, Berkeley, California, 2006 Korean poet, writer, and activist Ko Un was born in Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do. He was drawn to poetry after discovering the early work of Han Ha-Un, a nomadic Korean poet with leprosy. After witnessing the devastation of the Korean War, Ko entered a monastery and became a Buddhist monk. He left the Buddhis...
Vimalakīrti’s Verses on Cool Heroes + Cool Heroism - Ep. 184
September 23, 2018 07:01 - 50 minutes - 47.7 MBUsing the Goddess Chapter of the “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti’” and his classic "Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Real Happiness" Robert A.F. Thurman in this two part podcast illuminates his theory of cool heroism and the cool heroes that live the revolutionary wisdom of Buddhism daily. Professor Thurman opens the first half of the podcast with a discussion on: the origins and the development of the theory, the history of cool heroism in Buddhism, and how cool heroes...
Vimalakīrti’s Verses on Cool Heroes + Cool Heroism – Ep. 184
September 23, 2018 06:35 - 47.7 MBUsing the Goddess Chapter of the “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti’” and his classic “Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Real Happiness” Robert A.F. Thurman in this two part podcast illuminates his theory of cool heroism and the cool heroes that live the revolutionary wisdom of Buddhism daily. Professor Thurman opens the first half of the podcast with a discussion on: the origins and the development of the theory, the history of cool heroism in Buddhism, and how cool heroes ...
Force For Good : Ati Yoga - Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
September 19, 2018 20:26 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this archive recording of the on-going Force For Good Class Series Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang give an introduction to Buddhist Tantra and the meditation practices used to accelerate spiritual evolution through the development of one’s magic body. Using Nargajuna‘s verses on clear light, Bodhisattvas, the development of the rainbow body and bliss Professor Thurman gives an introduction to the Unexcelled Yoga Tantra perfection stage teaching of the Sarma (later translati...
Force For Good : Ati Yoga – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
September 19, 2018 20:11 - 116 MBIn this archive recording of the on-going Force For Good Class Series Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang give an introduction to Buddhist Tantra and the meditation practices used to accelerate spiritual evolution through the development of one’s magic body. Using Nargajuna‘s verses on clear light, Bodhisattvas, the development of the rainbow body and bliss Professor Thurman gives an introduction to the Unexcelled Yoga Tantra perfection stage teaching of the Sarma (later translatio...