Latest Episodes
Real Love: Buddhism & Meditation with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 116
In this podcast Professor Thurman & Sharon Salzberg explore the traditional Buddhist understanding of love and detail the Loving Kindness meditation practices developed by...
Buddha, The Yogis & Yoginis: Yoga Revolution – Ep. 115
Using the Guhyasamāja Tantra as a jumping off point Professor Thurman leads a discussion with Richard Freeman on the value of studying Esoteric philosophy...
Pilgrimage: Inner and Outer Pilgrimages – Ep. 114
In this dialog with Don George Professor Robert AF Thurman discusses the psychological & spiritual value of performing pilgrimages both in the modern day...
Tantric Art & Tibetan Buddhism – Ep 113
The imagery of Tibetan tantric symbolism is potent and often shocking to those unfamiliar with the meanings of Buddhist art. In this podcast Professor...
Dalai Lama: 1959 & Beyond – Ep. 112
The story of the Chinese Invasion of Tibet & the resulting exile of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama vaulted the young leader onto...
China, Civilization & the Dalai Lama’s Vision – Ep. 111
Citing the on-going industrialized savagery occurring post World War II Professor Thurman uses the example of Communist China’s self-created conflict & the potential reconciliation...