Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Robert A.F. Thurman

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.

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Sep 15, 2022 · 46 min
Motivation of the Bodhisattva: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet – Ep. 305
Opening with a guided “Jewel Tree” meditation, Robert Thurman gives an introduction to the Buddhist concepts of bodhisattvas, bodhichitta–the spirit of becoming perfectly awakened–and to the role of motivation in Buddhism and in everyday inte
Sep 4, 2022 · 47 min
Chanting and Practicing the Heart Sutra – Ep. 304
The Heart Sutra is one of the most profound and widely studied texts in the Buddhist canon. It is recited at the start of teachings, events & as a blessing. In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman leads a recitation of The Heart Sutra and gives a teachin
Aug 25, 2022 · 43 min
A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Machiel Klerk – Ep. 303
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman is joined by Machiel Klerk, social entrepreneur, licensed mental health therapist, international speaker, dream worker, author, and founder of the Jung Platform, an organization focused on providing quality programs fo
Aug 18, 2022 · 43 min
The Truth of Karma & Being Here Now Under The Wish Fulfilling Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 302
Opening with a short introduction to the first two stages of the Lam Rim (Path to Enlightenment), the preciousness of human life endowed with liberty and opportunity, and awareness of the immediacy of death, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on the inexora
Aug 10, 2022 · 41 min
My Early Years: Dreams, Psychedelics & The Teachings of Tsongkhapa – Ep. 301
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses his early years studying Buddhism with the Kalmyk-Mongolian lama Geshe Ngawang Wangyal at the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center Labsum Shedrub Ling in central New Jersey, meeting his wife Nena von Schlebrügge at Mi
Jul 28, 2022 · 53 min
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 Thurman gives a teaching on the power of letting go and developing self compassion in meditation in order to change our r
Jul 20, 2022 · 54 min
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 give a teaching on the intersection of Buddhism & Psychotherapy and the Buddhis
Jul 9, 2022 · 49 min
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 “Song of Immortality: Prayer for the Long Life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama” using the text to give a te
Jun 29, 2022 · 57 min
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 access, and sensible gun laws, as well as the Buddha’s revolutionary redefin
Jun 22, 2022 · 40 min
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 Lama, Robert A.F. Thurman leads listeners through the practice of “taking refuge”, giving an in-depth teaching on the
Jun 14, 2022 · 58 min
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 extended teaching on how Saka Dawa is celebrated by Tibetans across the world. Saka Dawa, named for
May 31, 2022 · 47 min
Gun Violence in America: A Buddhist Perspective – Ep. 294
In this episode Robert Thurman gives an impassioned and direct call to action for Americans to immediately address the decades of school shootings and senseless gun violence happening across the country, highlighting the forces behind the political deadl
May 29, 2022 · 51 min
The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet: An Introduction & Overview of Buddhism – Ep. 293
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives a historical introduction to Buddhism, it’s creation, development and refinement in Tibet using the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment teachings and the text “Guru Puja,” or “The Devotion
May 21, 2022 · 57 min
Inconceivable Liberation and The Womb of Compassion – Ep. 292
In this episode Robert Thurman leads a close line reading of the sixth chapter of “The Holy Teachings of Vimalakirti”, giving an all-levels teaching on the inconceivable nature of the Buddha’s enlightenment, Buddhist emptiness and the nature of love as t
Apr 30, 2022 · 52 min
Climate Protests & Body Immolation: Remembering Wynn Bruce – Ep. 291
In this episode Robert Thurman opens with a recitation from Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” to set the stage for an impassioned discussion of the global climate crisis, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the recent horrendous direct action protest by Wynn Br
Apr 24, 2022 · 54 min
Earth Day Every Day & Understanding The World’s Third Pole – Ep. 290
In this episode Tibet House US | Menla President & Co-Founder Robert A.F. Thurman sits down for a heart-centered talk about Buddhist perspectives on the environment, Earth Day and the importance of rallying the modern environmental movement’s underst
Apr 20, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
The Art of Dying and Living: Exploring Life, Death & the Afterlife – Ep. 289
In this extended episode, recorded at Menla during the online conference “The Art of Dying and Living: An Exploration of Life, Death, and the Afterlife”, Robert Thurman shares insights and lessons from his study of Buddhism and translation of the mis-tit
Mar 31, 2022 · 31 min
Never Forget Tibet: The Untold Story of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama – Ep. 288
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the world premiere of the film “Never Forget Tibet: The Dalai Lama’s Untold Story”, happening worldwide March 31st, as well as the historical connections to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. The feature-len
Mar 16, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Bodhisattvas & The Buddha On Defensive Wars: Remembering Tibet & The Ukraine – Ep. 287
In this extended podcast Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the significance of March 10th in Tibetan history, it’s connections to the Ukraine and gives a teaching on the historical Buddha’s perspective on conflict and engaging in defensive wars.
Mar 3, 2022 · 57 min
Ukraine, Russia & The Buddha’s Wisdom – Ep. 286
In this special episode, Robert Thurman pays tribute to the heroic citizens of Ukraine and their president Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the invasion and attempted occupation by Russia. Celebrating President Zelenskyy’s former career as a comedian, Robert T

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Motivation of the Bodhisattva: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet – Ep. 305

Chanting and Practicing the Heart Sutra – Ep. 304

A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Machiel Klerk – Ep. 303

The Truth of Karma & Being Here Now Under The Wish Fulfilling Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 302

My Early Years: Dreams, Psychedelics & The Teachings of Tsongkhapa – Ep. 301

Atlas, Buddha & Letting The World Go: The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet – Ep. 300

Mindfulness & The Mahasatipatthana Sutta – Ep. 299

Song of Immortality: Celebrating the Dalai Lama – Ep. 298

Understanding the Buddha’s Dharma: Creating Action from Anger – Ep. 297

Taking Refuge Under the Wish Granting Jewel Tree of Tibet – Ep. 296

Celebrating The Buddha’s Enlightenment & Kindness on Saka Dawa – Ep. 295

Gun Violence in America: A Buddhist Perspective – Ep. 294

The Jeweled Treasure of Tibet: An Introduction & Overview of Buddhism – Ep. 293

Inconceivable Liberation and The Womb of Compassion – Ep. 292

Climate Protests & Body Immolation: Remembering Wynn Bruce – Ep. 291

Earth Day Every Day & Understanding The World’s Third Pole – Ep. 290

The Art of Dying and Living: Exploring Life, Death & the Afterlife – Ep. 289

Never Forget Tibet: The Untold Story of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama – Ep. 288

Bodhisattvas & The Buddha On Defensive Wars: Remembering Tibet & The Ukraine – Ep. 287

Ukraine, Russia & The Buddha’s Wisdom – Ep. 286