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” Professor Thurman discusses the place of reincarnated Tibetan Tulkus within the Buddha’s teaching of the Three Bodies.
“Being a Buddha is the juiciest experience possible.
Robert AF Thurman
Defining Buddha-hood as as permanent orgasmic state Professor Thurman explains the need for a vivid imagination when understanding the wisdom contained in Buddhist visualization practices focused on transforming the subtle energies of the body & mind.
This podcast is an excerpt from the 2017 “Tibetan Secrets of Longevity Retreat” with Dr Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman recorded at Menla in Phoenicia, New York.
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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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