Latest Episodes
Hiking with the Medicine Buddha – Ep. 232
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introductory teaching on the history and context of Buddhist Sutras and the Buddhist Medical Tradition as...
Clash of Civilizations : Buddhism & Modern Culture – Ep. 231
Using popular culture and recent world history as a jumping off point, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a talk on the nature of civilization and...
Gross National Happiness : The Four Noble Truths – Ep. 229
In this episode Professor Thurman gives a teaching on how the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path find a modern expression in...
Emptiness & Mandalas : Questioning Buddhism – Ep. 227
In this questions and answers session Professor Thurman and Sharon Salzberg discuss the interconnected nature of emptiness, compassion, and loving-kindness and the use of...
Preserving Tibetan Culture with Robert Thurman Podcast Bonus
In this extended holiday episode Professor Thurman gives an introduction to the history and mission of the Dalai Lama’s cultural arts center Tibet House...
Buddhism in the West : The Pursuit of Happiness – Ep. 225
Examining the spread of Buddhism in the West through the organizations and communities found in the United States Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching...