Latest Episodes
Tibet House US Conversations : Lavinia Currier – Ep. 240
In this extended conversation Robert A.F. Thurman and Lavinia Currier discuss the history of environmental awareness in light of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Recounting...
Cool Heroism & The Great Re-Thinking – Ep. 238
Using the teachings of the historical Buddha, Nagarjuna and Shantideva, Robert A.F. Thurman elaborates the concept of cool heroism and the yoga of practical...
Buddhist Leadership & The Medicine Buddha – Ep. 237
Introducing the iconography of the Medicine Buddha used to train Tibetan Buddhist medical practitioners , Robert A.F. Thurman explores the foundations of Buddhism and...
Team of Rivals : Buddhism & Vajra Politics – Ep. 236
Exploring the landscape of modern democracy as it relates to the election of American presidents through extended primary processes, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a...
Bright Futures : Buddhism & Cultural Creatives – Ep. 235
In this extended episode Professor Thurman gives an inspiring talk on the role of cultural creatives in creating peaceful social revolutions and how Buddhism’s...
Buddha’s Noble Daughters : Buddhist Tantra for All – Ep. 233
In honor of Tibetan New Year and the 600th anniversary of the enlightenment of Tsongkhapa, Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of...