Bob Thurman Podcast:
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Buddha + The Yogis (2011) Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
Using the teachings of K. Pattabhi Jois + Geshe Ngawang Wangyal Robert A.F. Thurman and Richard Freeman explore the symbolism and meditation practices centering on the Hindu Brahma, Shiva, and […]
Stunning the Mind with Yoga – Ep. 178
Opening this podcast with an introduction to the Medicine Buddha and his long time co-teacher + friend Richard Freeman, Professor Thurman explore the connections between Hatha Yoga, Buddhist Philosophy + […]
9 Fold Breath Meditation – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives
bonusIn this podcast extra Professor Robert A.F. Thurman leads an extended Nine Fold Purification Breath Meditation from the Yuthok Nyingthig as taught by Dr Nida Chenagtsang. This practice, also known […]
S1 Ep 176Bias, Racism + Buddhism – Ep. 176
Reincarnation as Buddha taught it to his community of mendicants suggests that everyone has at some time or another been born in every conceivable species, race, gender, or class. Professor […]
Body as Holy Grail : Yoga, Breath + Imagination – Ep. 175
In this two part podcast Professor Thurman is joined by Richard Freeman, John Campbell + Mary Taylor for a discussion of the connections between the Buddhist Inner Sciences + the […]
Principles of the Path : On + Off The Yoga Mat – Ep. 174
In this two part podcast Robert A.F. Thurman gives an unique presentation of “Three Principles of the Path” to the annual “Buddha and The Yogis” gathering of yoga practitioners held […]
S1 Ep 173Managing Misery : A.A. and The Heart Sutra – Ep. 173
Dr. Mark Epstein M.D. and Robert A.F. Thurman, in this two part podcast discuss the Buddhist & Alcoholics Anonymous perspectives on addiction, depression, and recovery using the teachings of Shantideva […]
Remembering Those Who Struggle – Ep. 172
In this two part podcast Robert A.F. Thurman takes some time to bring his students, friends and podcast subscribers up to date on his recent activities, the on going work […]
Buddhist Advice for Kings, Rulers + Oligarchs – Ep. 171
The Buddha is said to have given 84,000 distinct teachings to groups, individuals and super beings such as gods, demons and the spirits of those lost between the bardos of […]
Medicine Buddha: Raising The Banner of Victory – Ep. 170
In this two part podcast Professor Thurman discusses the Galenic, Chinese, and Ayurvedic methodologies found in Traditional Himalayan Medicine or Sowa Rigpa’s “Science of Healing” detailing the powerful diagnostic tools […]
Medicine Buddha : From Myth to Myrobalan – Ep. 169
Traditional Himalayan Medicine or Sowa Rigpa with it’s integration of Galenic, Chinese, and Ayurvedic systems of healing is one of the crown jewels of Tibetan Buddhist Culture with the most […]
Buddha’s Mindful Bliss + The Sublime Continuum – Ep. 168
Opening this week’s podcast with a discussion of mindfulness of the breath as it relates to the practice to reciting mantras Professor Thurman gives instructions from the Zen Buddhist tradition […]
Questioning Buddhism : Angry or Fierce Buddhas – Ep. 167
Buddhism is the collection of teachings, traditions and religions based upon the mind training philosophy as presented by Prince Siddhartha to his community of mendicants, householders and followers over 2500 […]
Questioning Buddhism : With Robes or Without – Ep. 166
Studying Buddhism for personal transformation or to further one’s education in an academic setting is a much richer experience when one is able to ask questions directly. In this two […]
Dewa, Emptiness + The Buddha’s Inspiration – Ep. 165
Recorded on Earth Day 2018 Professor Thurman opens this two part podcast with an invitation to the Dewa Spa at Menla Retreat providing a translation of the word dewa, a […]
Ananda, Jivaka + Devadatta : Buddha’s Entourage – Ep. 164
In this two part podcast Robert A.F. Thurman leads a live translation of “The Samaññaphala Sutta : The Fruit of the Homeless Life” providing the back-stories of the historical figures […]
Pilgrimage: Psychosis, Mosquitoes + Compassion – Ep. 163
Guiding a meditation and a traditional Dharma teaching from “the happiest place on earth” Professor Thurman begins this two part podcast discussing the Buddha’s insight into the psychosis at the […]
Pilgrimage : Deepening Wisdom and Compassion – Ep. 162
Teaching from the pilgrimage sites in Bodhgaya Professor Thurman opens this podcast with a discussion of how the Buddha redefined the concept of truth and how modern language about Buddhism […]
Alcoholics Anonymous, Buddhism + Powerlessness – Ep. 161
In this two part podcast Mark Epstein M.D. joins Professor Thurman for a dialog on the Buddhist & Alcoholics Anonymous perspectives on addiction, depression, recovery and their strategies on how […]
Buddhism 101: Creative + Humorous Rudeness – Ep. 160
Joined by Foundation for the Sacred Stream’s Isa Gucciardi Ph.D. Robert AF Thurman in this podcast discusses the power of creative and humorous rudeness as taught by Shantideva, Tibet’s Dalai […]
Super Knowledge For Busy People : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 159
In this recording from his early days at Columbia University Professor Thurman explores Indo-Tibetan Buddhism in the intellectual setting of ancient India and Tibet, how it relates to modern philosophical […]
S1 Ep 158Science Fiction as Sadhana : Buddhist Inner Sciences – Ep. 158
Recounting stories from his last day teaching at Columbia University Robert AF Thurman opens this two part podcast with a discussion of Tsongkhapa’s “Essence of True Eloquence“, popularly known to […]
Bliss Suspicion & The Three Types of Justice – Ep. 157
Contrasting our modern materialistic terminal lifestyle which denies the interconnection of sensitive beings + the possibility of past + future lives with that of the Infinite Lifestyle as taught by […]
Compassion + The Intrinsic Reality of Miss Piggy – Ep. 156
Examining cultural norms through the lens of compassion, when grounded in the Centrist mind training perspectives of India + Tibet can transform one’s relationship to conditioning, to themselves and the […]
Chauvinism, Clear Light + Bliss in Buddhism – Ep. 155
Reconciling the contradictions found in the wisdom traditions of Tibet, India and all male dominated cultures begins with an acceptance of the chauvinism inherent in the language, symbolism and forms […]
Dakini & The Spa of Initiation – Ep. 154
The Fantastical Beings and creatures contained within Buddhist Symbolism provide a rich tapestry upon which it’s teachings of Wisdom + Compassion create the foundation of inner + outer transformation. In […]
Cool Heroism in the Age of Americus Trumpus – Ep. 153
The Call for Cool Heroism. It’s vanguard of grandmothers, wives, mothers, sisters & daughters are a modern day embodiment of the Buddha’s revolutionary, non-violent teachings of radical personal and social […]
S1 Ep 152Mandala Building + Mantra Practice : Buddhism 101 – Ep. 152
The Mandala is central to the visual language of Tibetan Buddhist culture and to the rich meditative traditions as taught by its Dalai Lamas, Yogis, Monks & Nuns. In this […]
Tibetan Way of Learning + Shakyamuni’s Pure Land – Ep. 151
In this two part podcast Robert AF Thurman gives an overview of the Buddha’s enlightenment and Tibetan way of learning his mind transformation teachings as passed down through their Sanskrit […]
Buddha’s Barefoot Doctors : Tibetan Medicine – Ep. 150
Beginning the podcast with a description of The Blue Beryl paintings Professor Thurman gives an introduction to the series of 77 Buddhist thangkas used as a memorization tool for traditional […]
S1 Ep 149My Early Years: From Red Robes to Grey Robes – Ep. 149
Answering questions about his early days Robert Thurman discusses his intellectual influences, his life long passion for Philosophy, the mendicant traditions his was drawn to and some of the life […]
S1 Ep 148Solstice Celebrations with Jesus, Buddha & Anger-Free News – Ep. 148
From the ancient Pagan tradition of ritual bonfires to the broadcast of Yule logs on television every culture marks the Winter Solstice in diverse way. In this special two part […]
Googling for Inner Happiness: Man of Peace – Ep. 147
From Silicon Valley to Lhasa, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is one of the world’s most beloved figure Professor Thurman explains in this week’s podcast covering the Tibet House […]
Save The World: Protest, Reform & Revolutions – Ep. 146
Providing a history of Non-Violent & Violent Revolutions Robert AF Thurman discusses the Buddhist perspective on messianic millenarianism on the eve of Barrack Obama’s election as the 44th President of the […]
S1 Ep 145Takes One To Know One: Atheists, Buddhas & Nāgārjuna – Ep. 145
Robert Thurman opens this two part podcast by comparing and contrasting expressions of nonduality and nirvana in Buddhist & Vedantist philosophies. Describing the modern consensus reality that assures individuals of […]
Demon Ghost Cave: Bad Gurus & Abuses of Power – Ep. 144
In this two part podcast Robert A.F. Thurman opens with an essential Dharma teaching in the form of Advice to Benefit Bad Gurus & Teachers and on the power of […]
Planetary Treason: Tibet as Global Standing Rock – Ep. 143
Robert A.F. Thurman discusses Standing Rock to highlight the interconnection between Tibet + Indigenous Peoples across the planet and how both the environmental + opioid addiction crisis provide the unique […]
Lam Rim: Stages of The Path – Buddhism 101 – Ep. 142
Exploring the history of the “Lam Rim: Stages of The Path” a collection of mind training teachings preserved in Tibet, Professor Thurman provides an introduction to these cherished practices as […]
True Eloquence: Pretas, Puppies + Dreams – Ep. 141
Using Tsong Khapa’s Tengyur text, Essence of True Eloquence Professor Robert Thurman discusses the Buddha’s central teachings & concepts as preparation for the 2014 Beacon Theater teachings given by the H.H. the […]
S1 Ep 140Buddhist History 101: Dalai Lama Son of Nālandā & Indian Culture – Ep. 140
In this podcast Robert AF Thurman discusses the history of Nālandā & why the Dalai Lama of Tibet identifies Tibetan Buddhism as well as himself as heirs to the university […]
Buddhas Never Leave : Tulkus, 3 Bodies & Reincarnation – Ep. 139
Using Thomas Cleary’s translation of the “Flower Ornament Scripture: The Avatamsaka Sutra” & Wilhelm Reich’s “The Function of the Orgasm: Discovery of the Orgone” Professor Thurman discusses the place of […]
Wheel of Dharma & Buddhism as Philosophy : Buddhist History 101 – Ep. 138
In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the concept of the Wheel of Dharma and the historical Buddha’s role as the founder of a world philosophy within the complex religious landscape […]
Buddhist History 101: Three Vehicles & Buddha’s Early Life – Ep. 137
Opening this podcast Professor Thurman lays out the history of the Three Vehicles of Buddhism comparing + contrasting the Individual (Hinayana), Universal (Mahayana), & Vajra vehicles or traditions, tracing their […]
Shantideva: Justice & Generosity Transcendences – Ep. 136
In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the modern relevance of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, the key place of wisdom in choosing meditation practices and the centrality of understanding emptiness as the […]
S1 Ep 135Buddhist Inner Sciences 101: Buddha as Scientist – Ep. 135
In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the historical Buddha as an Inner Scientist applying the scientific method of inquiry in his exploration of inner & outer realities of the self […]
S1 Ep 134Force For Good: Mantra with Krishna Das – Ep. 134
In this special podcast Professor Thurman is joined by Krishna Das, long time friend & co-teacher for an intimate dialog covering their shared histories, meeting their teachers, non-dualism, love and […]
Buddhism 101: Tara Meditation with Isa Gucciardi – Ep. 133
In this podcast Professor Thurman is joined by Foundation of the Sacred Stream’s Isa Gucciardi Ph.D. in exploring the symbolism used in traditional Buddhist Tara visualizations & in shamanistic practices. […]
American Buddhism : Understanding Labor Day – Ep. 132
Using Marilyn Waring’s book The Labor of Women: Counting For Nothing as a starting point, in this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the history of Labor Day, the need for a deeper […]
S1 Ep 131Tibet House US Conversations : Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 131
In this podcast Professor Thurman is joined by long time friend Sharon Salzberg for an intimate conversation on Buddhism, Meditation & teaching together at Menla Retreat in Upstate New York. […]
Buddhism 101: Four Noble Facts & The Eightfold Path – Ep. 130
In this extended podcast Professor Thurman begins with an explanation of the Four Noble Truths teaching & then details the systematic process of enlightenment as laid out by the historical […]