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Planetary Treason: Tibet as Global Standing Rock – Ep. 143
Robert A.F. Thurman discusses Standing Rock to highlight the interconnection between Tibet + Indigenous Peoples across the planet and how both the environmental +...
Lam Rim: Stages of The Path – Buddhism 101 – Ep. 142
Exploring the history of the “Lam Rim: Stages of The Path” a collection of mind training teachings preserved in Tibet, Professor Thurman provides an...
True Eloquence: Pretas, Puppies + Dreams – Ep. 141
Using Tsong Khapa’s Tengyur text, Essence of True Eloquence Professor Robert Thurman discusses the Buddha’s central teachings & concepts as preparation for the 2014...
Buddhist History 101: Dalai Lama Son of Nālandā & Indian Culture – Ep. 140
In this podcast Robert AF Thurman discusses the history of Nālandā & why the Dalai Lama of Tibet identifies Tibetan Buddhism as well as...
Buddhas Never Leave : Tulkus, 3 Bodies & Reincarnation – Ep. 139
Using Thomas Cleary’s translation of the “Flower Ornament Scripture: The Avatamsaka Sutra” & Wilhelm Reich’s “The Function of the Orgasm: Discovery of the Orgone”...
Wheel of Dharma & Buddhism as Philosophy : Buddhist History 101 – Ep. 138
In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the concept of the Wheel of Dharma and the historical Buddha’s role as the founder of a world...