Latest Episodes
Bright Futures : Buddhism & Cultural Creatives – Ep. 235
In this extended episode Professor Thurman gives an inspiring talk on the role of cultural creatives in creating peaceful social revolutions and how Buddhism’s...
Buddha’s Noble Daughters : Buddhist Tantra for All – Ep. 233
In honor of Tibetan New Year and the 600th anniversary of the enlightenment of Tsongkhapa, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of...
Hiking with the Medicine Buddha – Ep. 232
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introductory teaching on the history and context of Buddhist Sutras and the Buddhist Medical Tradition as...
Clash of Civilizations : Buddhism & Modern Culture – Ep. 231
Using popular culture and recent world history as a jumping off point, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a talk on the nature of civilization and...
Gross National Happiness : The Four Noble Truths – Ep. 229
In this episode Professor Thurman gives a teaching on how the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path find a modern expression in...
Emptiness & Mandalas : Questioning Buddhism – Ep. 227
In this questions and answers session Professor Thurman and Sharon Salzberg discuss the interconnected nature of emptiness, compassion, and loving-kindness and the use of...