Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Professor Robert A.F. 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.

Latest Episodes

March 04, 2018
Bliss Suspicion & The Three Types of Justice  – Ep. 157

Bliss Suspicion & The Three Types of Justice – Ep. 157

Contrasting our modern materialistic terminal lifestyle which denies the interconnection of sensitive beings + the possibility of past + future lives with that of...

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February 25, 2018
Compassion + The Intrinsic Reality of Miss Piggy – Ep. 156

Compassion + The Intrinsic Reality of Miss Piggy – Ep. 156

Examining cultural norms through the lens of compassion, when grounded in the Centrist mind training perspectives of India + Tibet can transform one’s relationship...

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February 17, 2018
Chauvinism, Clear Light + Bliss in Buddhism – Ep. 155

Chauvinism, Clear Light + Bliss in Buddhism – Ep. 155

Reconciling the contradictions found in the wisdom traditions of Tibet, India and all male dominated cultures begins with an acceptance of the chauvinism inherent...

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February 11, 2018
Dakini & The Spa of Initiation – Ep. 154

Dakini & The Spa of Initiation – Ep. 154

The Fantastical Beings and creatures contained within Buddhist Symbolism provide a rich tapestry upon which it’s teachings of Wisdom + Compassion create the foundation...

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February 04, 2018
Cool Heroism in the Age of Americus Trumpus – Ep. 153

Cool Heroism in the Age of Americus Trumpus – Ep. 153

The Call for Cool Heroism. It’s vanguard of grandmothers, wives, mothers, sisters & daughters  are a modern day embodiment of the Buddha’s revolutionary, non-violent...

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January 20, 2018
Tibetan Way of Learning + Shakyamuni’s Pure Land – Ep. 151

Tibetan Way of Learning + Shakyamuni’s Pure Land – Ep. 151

In this two part podcast Robert AF Thurman gives an overview of the Buddha’s enlightenment and Tibetan way of learning his mind transformation teachings...

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