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

October 07, 2017
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Buddhist History 101: Three Vehicles & Buddha’s Early Life – Ep. 137

Opening this podcast Professor Thurman lays out the history of the Three Vehicles of Buddhism comparing + contrasting the Individual (Hinayana), Universal (Mahayana), &...

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September 30, 2017
Shantideva: Justice & Generosity Transcendences – Ep. 136

Shantideva: Justice & Generosity Transcendences – Ep. 136

In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the modern relevance of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, the key place of wisdom in choosing meditation practices and the...

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September 21, 2017
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Buddhist Inner Sciences 101: Buddha as Scientist – Ep. 135

In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the historical Buddha as an Inner Scientist applying the scientific method of inquiry in his exploration of inner...

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September 15, 2017
Force For Good: Mantra with Krishna Das – Ep. 134

Force For Good: Mantra with Krishna Das – Ep. 134

In this special podcast Professor Thurman is joined by Krishna Das, long time friend & co-teacher for an intimate dialog covering their shared histories,...

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September 10, 2017
Buddhism 101: Tara Meditation with Isa Gucciardi – Ep. 133

Buddhism 101: Tara Meditation with Isa Gucciardi – Ep. 133

In this podcast Professor Thurman is joined by Foundation of the Sacred Stream’s Isa Gucciardi Ph.D. in exploring the symbolism used in traditional Buddhist...

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September 03, 2017
American Buddhism : Understanding Labor Day – Ep. 132

American Buddhism : Understanding Labor Day – Ep. 132

Using Marilyn Waring’s book The Labor of Women: Counting For Nothing as a starting point, in this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the history of...

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