Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Professor Robert A.F. Thurman’s official podcast covers diverse topics including Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist Studies, spirituality, Tibetan Culture, Asian history, philosophy, Eastern Ideas, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Latest Episodes

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April 03, 2015 00:23:46
Freedom of Asceticism: Buddha's Free Lunch - Ep. 10

Freedom of Asceticism: Buddha's Free Lunch - Ep. 10

Introduction to the asceticism as created by the historical Buddha in the original mendicant community of male & female followers of his teachings. Robert...

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March 27, 2015 00:35:11
Lucid Dying: Buddhist Inner Sciences 101 - Ep. 9

Lucid Dying: Buddhist Inner Sciences 101 - Ep. 9

Professor Thurman discusses the experiential and physical parallels between the process of sleep and the process of dying. He explains also the similarity between...

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March 20, 2015 00:23:30
Rebirth & Reincarnation Stories : Buddhism 101 - Ep. 8

Rebirth & Reincarnation Stories : Buddhism 101 - Ep. 8

In this podcast Robert Thurman discusses the motivational and inspirational value of examining rebirth stories first hand on the spiritual path no matter what...

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March 12, 2015 00:33:27
Tibetan Uprising Day March 10th: My Appeal to the World - Ep. 7

Tibetan Uprising Day March 10th: My Appeal to the World - Ep. 7

In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the significance of March 10th in Tibetan history & in the context of the English translation of...

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March 06, 2015 00:31:21
Universal Vehicle : Buddha, Einstein & Wittgenstein - Ep. 6

Universal Vehicle : Buddha, Einstein & Wittgenstein - Ep. 6

In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the role of the Buddha, Einstein & Wittgenstein in modern philosophic perspectives & scientific methods.  Using humorous stories...

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February 27, 2015 00:31:21
Royal Reason of Relativity: Buddha, Einstein & Wittgenstein - Ep. 5

Royal Reason of Relativity: Buddha, Einstein & Wittgenstein - Ep. 5

Professor Thurman discusses the progression in theories of relativity in the west from Einstein to Wittgenstein, and shows how the Buddha set forth a...

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