Bob Thurman Podcast:
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S1 Ep 295Celebrating 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 […]
S1 Ep 294Gun 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 […]
S1 Ep 293The 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 […]
S1 Ep 292Inconceivable 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 […]
S1 Ep 291Climate 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, […]
S1 Ep 290Earth 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 […]
S1 Ep 289The 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 […]
S1 Ep 288Never 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 […]
S1 Ep 287Bodhisattvas & 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 […]
S1 Ep 286Ukraine, 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 […]
S1 Ep 285My Early Years: Exploring The Mahāsatipatthāna Sutta – Ep. 285
Recounting his early days studying with Geshe Ngawang Wangyal, Robert Thurman in this episode gives a teaching on practicing meditation and the Buddhist perspective on mindfulness through a close line […]
S1 Ep 284Dzogchen: The Great Connection and The Five Aggregates – Ep. 284
Opening with a question by Traditional Tibetan medicine pioneer, author and fellow popularizer of the Buddhist inner and outer sciences, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Professor Thurman explores the delicate translation of […]
S1 Ep 283Thank you Thay: Celebrating the Art, Wisdom and Kindness of Thich Nhat Hanh – Ep. 283
In this episode Robert Thurman shares personal stories and a historical perspective on the life, work and writings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Opening with the Buddhist perspective on death and […]
S1 Ep 282Facing Death to Come Fully Alive – Ep. 282
In this episode Robert Thurman gives a teaching on impermanence and the power of contemplating one’s mortality to inspire action, nurture gratitude, transform relationships, and prioritize what truly matters. Opening […]
S1 Ep 281A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Dr. David Kittay & Robert Thurman- Ep. 281
In this episode Robert Thurman is joined by fellow Tibetan language translator, author, and inner-science adventurer, Dr. David Kittay for a conversation on bliss, everyday ethics, contemporary Buddhism, the Eightfold […]
S1 Ep 280Bridging Body, Mind & Breath with Yoga Wisdom – Ep. 280
Sharing insights from his study of “The Flower Ornament Sutra” and his exploration of the Bhakti devotion tradition with Krishna Das, Robert Thurman gives a teaching on the value of […]
S1 Ep 279Hey Noble Ones: Jesus, Avalokiteshvara and All Buddhas – Ep. 279
Beginning this episode with a reading from “The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Book of Natural Liberation Through Understanding in the Between” Professor Thurman uses his translation as […]
S1 Ep 278Wisdom, Empathy, and Compassion: Shantideva’s Gifts to the World – Ep. 278
Using the sixth and eighth chapters of Shantideva’s “A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life” as a guide Professor Thurman in this episode gives a teaching on the development […]
S1 Ep 277Expressing Gratitude, Compassion and Generosity – Ep. 277
In this episode Robert Thurman shares an inspirational message of gratitude, compassion and hope for listeners of all faiths, backgrounds, and situations. Opening with an introduction to the Bodhisattva’s Path, […]
S1 Ep 276Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Philip Goldberg and Robert Thurman – Ep. 276
Opening with a recommendation of “Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times” by Philip Goldberg, Robert Thurman in this episode sits down with its author for a far ranging discussion on Western […]
S1 Ep 274Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Laura Galloway & Robert Thurman – Ep. 274
In this heart centered conversation spanning from the remote Arctic communities of Norway to the compassionate wisdom contained in everyone, Robert Thurman is joined by author and explorer of inner […]
S1 Ep 273Chicken and the Egg: Bardos, Buddhas and Buddhist Cosmology – Ep. 273
Opening the imaginative gateways using the miss-titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” as his guide, Robert Thurman in this episode gives a teaching on the Buddhist perspective on the origins […]
S1 Ep 272The Four Noble Truths & Buddha’s Three Vehicles – Ep. 272
In this episode Robert Thurman invites all sensitive beings to explore the Buddha’s discovery of the interrelated blissful nature of reality through a close line reading of The “Dharmacakrapravartana Sutra” […]
S1 Ep 271Millennial Consciousness: Bliss & Buddhaverses – Ep. 271
Using “The Vimalakirti Sutra” as a guide Robert Thurman gives an introduction to the historical Buddha’s insight into the blissful nature of reality and to the practical tools of positive […]
S1 Ep 270In The Garden of Amrapali: Buddhism and the Multiverse – Ep. 270
Opening with a reading of the mind expanding descriptions of the multitude of Gods, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Divine Creatures found in “The Vimalakirti Sutra”, Robert Thurman gives a concise teaching […]
S1 Ep 269A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Tenzin Metok – Ep. 269
In this episode Robert Thurman is joined by Tenzin Metok, founder of the Medicine Buddha App, which allows you to book online consultations with Tibetan doctors and wellness practitioners. Through […]
S1 Ep 268Bliss & The Yoga Of Ordinary Living: The Vimalakirti Sutra – Ep. 268
Spiritual disciplines often seen remote from the realities of our daily lives. Yet there is a Mahayana Scripture which presents a model of enlightened practice in the midst of urban […]
S1 Ep 267A Tibet House US Menla Online Conversation with Dr. Eric Rosenbush – Ep. 267
Dr. Eric Rosenbush has devoted his life to the study of the traditional sciences of Asia, their botanical treasures, ancient texts and living transmissions. For over 20 years, he has […]
S1 Ep 266Mandalas: Tools for Transformation – Ep. 266
In this fast paced teaching recorded at the New York Open Center, Professor Thurman introduces the Buddha’s teachings through an exploration of Buddhist Mandalas and their counterparts across history and […]
S1 Ep 265A Tibet House US Menla Online Conversation with Robert Svoboda – Ep. 265
In this extended episode, Professor Thurman is joined by Ayurveda pioneer, author and translator Dr. Robert E. Svoboda for an in-depth dialog on the inner and outer yogic sciences and […]
S1 Ep 264Four Friendly Fun Facts: The Four Noble Truths – Ep. 264
In this episode Robert Thurman share’s his thoughts on the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, the holiday celebrations that mark the occasion of the Buddha’s initial public teachings […]
S1 Ep 263A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche – Ep. 263
Robert A.F. Thurman is joined in this episode by Non-Sectarian Vajrayana Master Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche for a dialog on everyday spirituality and the value of practicing and preserving the […]
S1 Ep 262Happiness & The Dalai Lama’s Vision – Ep. 262
In this inspiring talk recorded at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the importance of happiness in every day life, in spiritual traditions […]
S1 Ep 261Exploring Buddhist Inner Sciences with Kalu Rinpoche & Bob Thurman – Ep. 261
In this second part of their extended conversation Robert Thurman and His Holiness the Second Kalu Rinpoche share personal stories from their years of studying and practicing Buddhist Vajrayana meditation […]
S1 Ep 260A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Kalu Rinpoche & Bob Thurman – Ep. 260
In this first part of their extended conversation Robert Thurman and His Holiness the Second Kalu Rinpoche share personal stories from their years of studying and practicing Buddhist Vajrayana meditation […]
S1 Ep 259Dzogchen: The Great Connection with Tsultrim Allione – Ep. 259
Continuing his conversation with Dharma pioneer and author Tsultrim Allione, Robert Thurman leads an in-depth discussion of esoteric Buddhism and the central role of the feminine and of women in […]
S1 Ep 258A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Tsultrim Allione & Bob Thurman – Ep. 258
Robert Thurman welcomes Dharma pioneer, Author and founder of The Tara Mandala Retreat center Tsultrim Allione for an intimate and thought provoking conversation about their experiences studying, learning and teaching […]
S1 Ep 257Jim Crow & Buddhism: Skillful Means for America – Ep. 257
Using the writings of Fintan O’Toole, Michelle Alexander and Heather Cox Richardson, Robert A.F. Thurman gives a teaching on the roots of the political, economic and environmental crises being faced […]
S1 Ep 256Tanaduk: Medicine Buddha’s Garden with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang – Ep. 256
Led by author and mentor Dr. Nida, Robert A.F. Thurman journeys though the Medicine Buddha’s garden, exploring the tools, techniques and transformative technologies of Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Science of […]
S1 Ep 255Everyone Loves Enlightenment: Lucid Living, Dying and Dreaming – Ep. 255
Andrew Holecek, author and expert on lucid dreaming and the Tibetan yogas of sleep and dream, joins Robert A.F. Thurman for another module in their on-going online “Death and the […]
S1 Ep 254Tibet House US Menla Conversations: Duncan Trussell – Ep. 254
Joined by Duncan Trussell, comedian and creative genius behind “The Midnight Gospel” animated series, Robert A.F. Thurman leads a deep dive into popular culture, science fiction, spirituality, and the wisdom […]
S1 Ep 253Mindfulness, Responsibility and The Middle Way: Tibetan Book of the Dead- Ep. 253
Joined by dear friend and author Andrew Holecek during the introduction to their on-going online “Death and the Art of Dying” retreat series, Robert A.F. Thurman leads a dialogue exploring […]
S1 Ep 252Tibet House US Menla Conversation: Jessica Pimentel – Ep. 252
In this episode Professor Thurman is joined by actor and musician Jessica Pimentel for an intimate conversation on Buddhism, creativity and how they both discovered the Dharma growing up in […]
S1 Ep 251Tibet House US Menla Conversations: Kiri Westby – Ep. 251
In a conversation spanning the top of Mount Everest to the front-lines of parenting during a global Pandemic, Professor Thurman is joined by Kiri Westby for a dialog on human […]
S1 Ep 250Nomadism & Rainbow Reparations – Ep. 250
Exploring the preciousness of America and its positive impact upon the digitally interconnected world, Robert A.F. Thurman discusses and provides a road-map for re-evaluating the complex historical relationship with indigenous […]
S1 Ep 249Envisioning the New & Celebrating the Wisdom of Winter Solstice – Ep. 249
Tracing the cultural and mythological history of solstice celebrations across the globe, Robert Thurman in his annual holiday message shares his positive vision for thriving even in the darkest of […]
S1 Ep 248Celebrating Love and Poetry During the Coronapocalypse – Ep. 248
Opening this week’s episode with an introduction to the epic poem “Gita Govinda”, Robert Thurman uses the work of Jayadeva to guide listeners through the spiritual and linguistic history of […]
S1 Ep 247The Task At Hand: Rainbow Houses and Rainbow Bodies – Ep. 247
A special post election message of hope from Robert A.F. Thurman recorded November 2020 in Phoenicia, New York at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa. Image via Obama White House Archives, […]
S1 Ep 246Questioning Buddhism: Sharon Salzberg and Bob Thurman – Ep. 246
Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman continue their online dialogue using questions from friends and students discussing how the tools of mindfulness skill training, Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the […]
S1 Ep 245The Kindness of Angels, Materialists & Strangers: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 245
Opening with an extended message of gratitude to modern scientists, Professor Thurman in this episode explores the power of kindness and the centrality of compassionate wisdom in transformation through reading […]