Heart Sutra Part 1 : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 31

August 27, 2015
Heart Sutra Part 1 : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 31
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Heart Sutra Part 1 : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 31

Aug 27 2015 |

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Show Notes

The Heart Sutra is one of the most profound and widely studied texts in the Buddhist canon. In this episode, Professor Thurman reads the Heart Sutra, and explains the meaning as he goes along. This is the first of a two-part episode on the Heart Sutra.

This episode was recorded on July 27, 2015 at the “Buddha and the Yogis” retreat at Menla Mountain Retreat, taught by David Swenson, John Campbell & Robert Thurman.

Heart Sutra : Part 1 - Episode 31 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Image by Miles Neale.

Heart Sutra : Part 1 – Episode 31 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Image by Miles Neale.

This week’s episode’s of the Bob Thurman Podcast was brought to you in part through the monthly support of the Tibet House US Membership Community and Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York.

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The songs “Trance Tibet” & ‘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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