Latest Episodes
Buddhist Inner Sciences 101: Buddha as Scientist – Ep. 135
In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the historical Buddha as an Inner Scientist applying the scientific method of inquiry in his exploration of inner...
Force For Good: Mantra with Krishna Das – Ep. 134
In this special podcast Professor Thurman is joined by Krishna Das, long time friend & co-teacher for an intimate dialog covering their shared histories,...
Buddhism 101: Tara Meditation with Isa Gucciardi – Ep. 133
In this podcast Professor Thurman is joined by Foundation of the Sacred Stream’s Isa Gucciardi Ph.D. in exploring the symbolism used in traditional Buddhist...
American Buddhism : Understanding Labor Day – Ep. 132
Using Marilyn Waring’s book The Labor of Women: Counting For Nothing as a starting point, in this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the history of...
Buddhism 101: Four Noble Facts & The Eightfold Path – Ep. 130
In this extended podcast Professor Thurman begins with an explanation of the Four Noble Truths teaching & then details the systematic process of enlightenment...
Force For Good: Sci-Fi & The Vimalakīrti Sūtra – Ep. 129
In this podcast Professor Robert AF Thurman discusses the classic British Sci-Fi Series ‘Dr. Who’ drawing parallels to the Buddhist text ‘The Vimalakirti Sutra’....