Buddhism is Realism : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 36

October 01, 2015 •
Buddhism is Realism : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 36
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Buddhism is Realism : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 36

Oct 01 2015 |

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Show Notes

In this episode Professor Thurman explains, why we may call Buddhism Realism. He presents Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths (or Four Noble Realities) and the Eightfold Path (or 8 Steps of Evolutionary Path) in a manner that is fresh and accessible, as it is profound. Recognition of the symptom, diagnosis of the cause, prognosis of the outcome and therapy or education – are four facts that lead us towards recognition of nirvana of reality.

 

Buddhism is Realism : Buddhism 101 - Episode 36 Photo by Wonderlane on Unsplash

Buddhism is Realism : Buddhism 101 – Episode 36 Photo by Wonderlane on Unsplash

This podcast was recorded on July 1, 2015 at Menla Mountain Retreat Center as part of a retreat called “Shakyamuni Buddha’s Inner Sciences & His Medicine Buddha Healing Science” with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman.

This podcast is apart of the ‘Buddhism 101’ Series using classic teachings from Robert Thurman to elucidate basic concepts of the tradition.

The song ‘Dancing Ling’ by Tenzin Choegyal from the album ‘Heart Sutra‘ (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge is used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artist’s permission, all rights reserved.

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