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Atlas, Buddha & Letting The World Go: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet - Ep. 300
Opening with a meditation on the Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan condemned to hold up the earth, heavens and sky for eternity, Robert...
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Mindfulness & The Mahasatipatthana Sutta - Ep. 299
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman uses the Mahāsatipatthāna Sutta, the Buddha’s direct instructions on practicing meditation and developing mindfulness, as a gateway to...
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Song of Immortality: Celebrating the Dalai Lama - Ep. 298
Opening with a detailed definition and explanation of the Tibetan terminology used for the Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman gives a close line reading of...
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Understanding the Buddha's Dharma: Creating Action from Anger - Ep. 297
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the ongoing effects of the Trump presidency on American civil rights, constitutional protections, health care, women’s reproductive...
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Taking Refuge Under the Wish Granting Jewel Tree of Tibet - Ep. 296
Using the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment teachings and the text “Guru Puja,” or “The Devotion to the Mentor” by the Fourth Panchen...
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Celebrating The Buddha's Enlightenment & Kindness on Saka Dawa - Ep. 295
In this message celebrating the full moon day of celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passing of the historical Buddha, Professor Thurman gives an...