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.

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August 25, 2022 00:43:13
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A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Machiel Klerk - Ep. 303

In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman is joined by Machiel Klerk, social entrepreneur, licensed mental health therapist, international speaker, dream worker, author, and founder...

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302

August 18, 2022 00:43:17
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The Truth of Karma & Being Here Now Under The Wish Fulfilling Jewel Tree of Tibet - Ep. 302

Opening with a short introduction to the first two stages of the Lam Rim (Path to Enlightenment), the preciousness of human life endowed with...

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301

August 10, 2022 00:41:50
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My Early Years: Dreams, Psychedelics & The Teachings of Tsongkhapa - Ep. 301

In this episode Robert Thurman discusses his early years studying Buddhism with the Kalmyk-Mongolian lama Geshe Ngawang Wangyal at the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center...

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300

July 28, 2022 00:53:49
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Atlas, Buddha & Letting The World Go: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet - Ep. 300

Opening with a meditation on the Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan condemned to hold up the earth, heavens and sky for eternity, Robert...

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299

July 20, 2022 00:54:32
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Mindfulness & The Mahasatipatthana Sutta - Ep. 299

In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman uses the Mahāsatipatthāna Sutta, the Buddha’s direct instructions on practicing meditation and developing mindfulness, as a gateway to...

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298

July 09, 2022 00:49:55
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Song of Immortality: Celebrating the Dalai Lama - Ep. 298

Opening with a detailed definition and explanation of the Tibetan terminology used for the Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman gives a close line reading of...

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