Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

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4.8
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173 reviews
This podcast has
369 episodes
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Explicit
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Date created
2019/06/08
Average duration
44 min.
Release period
29 days

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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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A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Chandra Easton
2023/12/20
In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman sits down to have an extended conversation with Chandra Easton author of the new book “Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifestations to Awaken Your Innate Wisdom”.
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Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message
2023/11/26
In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman discusses Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change and shares a Thanksgiving 2023 message of hope & gratitude with his listeners.
A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with David H. Rosmarin
2023/11/08
David H. Rosmarin PhD is the author of Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You (Harper Collins). He is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which provides services to over 1,000 patients/year in multiple states. Dr. Rosmarin is an international expert on spirituality and mental health, whose work has been featured in Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. He can be reached via his website www.dhrosmarin.com
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On the 14th Amendment
2023/11/04
In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States as a way for dealing with the political chaos now being created in the House of Representatives and uses it as a launching point to address the wars in Ukraine & Israel. 
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The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
2023/07/22
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the first turning of the wheel of Dharma on Cho-khor Duchen, the day of the Tibetan calendar celebrating the historical Buddha’s first teachings after gaining enlightenment. This episode includes a discussion of his latest book, “Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life” and the Four Noble Truths.
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An Invitation to the Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive
2023/07/06
A special personal  invitation to the upcoming online & in-person initiation and retreat, “Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive with His Eminence the 11th Lelung Rinpoche“, from Robert A.F. Thurman. This podcast includes a brief biography of Lelung Rinpoche and explanation of the Yamantaka practices being taught at the hybrid event held at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa, Summer 2023.
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Mandala Side Chat
2023/07/03
Opening with a recommendation of the upcoming online event with Jai Dev Singh, “Treasure Teachings from the Naga Dragons: Mahayana Tantra and Kundalini Yoga“, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of non-violence in light of the recent conflict in Ukraine.
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Summer Updates
2023/06/26
In this episode Robert Thurman celebrates summer solstice by sharing updates about his latest book, “Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life”, Tibet’s Fourteenth Dalai Lama, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recent visit to the United States, and about the on-going conflict in Ukraine. Image via Shutterstock.com
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H.H. Dalai Lama: Archetype of Radical Innocence
2023/04/20
In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the recent viral video of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet with a young boy addressing the context and background behind the edited attack campaign. To learn more and to watch the full video, please visit: https://youtu.be/bT0qey5Ts78. Photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama via www.shutterstock.com.
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Easter Holidays, Jesus and Christianity
2023/04/07
In this celebratory episode, Robert Thurman discusses the Christian holiday Easter, giving a teaching on Jesus the Rabbi and Christianity’s role in modern-day politics and everyday life in the West. Opening with a short history of early Christianity, this episode includes discussions of: the value of interfaith dialogue, the New Testament, the role of non-violence in conflict resolution, the Russian occupation and invasion of Ukraine, and how those of all backgrounds can find insight and inspiration in the story and lessons of Jesus Christ.
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Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with Geshe Dangsong Namgyal
2023/03/15
In this episode Robert Thurman is joined by Geshe Dangsong Namgyal, author, teacher, and founder of the Kunsang Gar Wisdom program in Santa Cruz, California.   “Geshe’s primary intention is to bring the ancient teachings of Bön and Buddhism to light, helping students reduce suffering and attain realization. His Kunsang Gar Wisdom program incorporates foundational philosophy and psychology, mental development, and the quintessential Dzogchen view. Developing an understanding of ancient scripts, Geshe is uniquely able to decipher and translate rare spiritual texts. It is his intention to preserve as many texts as possible. Geshe has published numerous books in Tibetan and has now begun making his teachings available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.” -From Geshe Dangsong Namgyal’s website Opening with an introduction to Geshe Dangsong Namgyal’s teaching activities, this episode includes an in-depth dialogue on Bön, Dzogchen, and Rime. To learn more about the work and teachings of Geshe Dangsong Namgyal, please visit: www.dangsongnamgyallama.org.
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Meeting Vimalakirti
2023/02/11
Opening this episode with a line reading of the first chapter of “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti Sutra,” Robert Thurman gives a teaching on nirvana, non-duality and the nature of enlightenment, and the bodhiasattva’s building of a buddhaland or buddhaverse. This episode includes overviews of chapters two through five of “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti Sutra” introducing the central figures, themes and setting of the sutra. “Robert Thurman’s Basic Buddhism is a collective series of five lectures he has given on Buddhism. In these lectures, Thurman patiently takes apart each jewel of Buddhism: the Buddha as the teacher of enlightenment, the Dharma as the teaching, or the enlightenment reality itself, and the Sangha as the historical and current community of learners seeking to become Buddhas.” -Text from Better Listen Basic Buddhism This episode is an excerpt from the Better Listen “Basic Buddhism” audio course. To learn more and to enjoy the full recording, please visit: www.betterlisten.com. Manjushri Podcast thumbnail photo via www.shutterstock.com.
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4.8 out of 5
173 reviews
The One Who Writes Reviews 2024/01/06
Much appreciation and respect
Not to flatter, but I really appreciate this man and his lifetime of service to the world. I hope he has even more happiness and contentment than he a...
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Grumpy Double Bass 2023/12/19
Thanks
Most helpful spirituality / mental health / psychology podcast I have found
mtyogini 2022/12/29
Latest Episode 316
FYI - this episode keeps repeating itself it’s not the whole lecture!!!!
Ajax-21 2021/04/21
Amazing!!!
Fantastic program. Very informative, and clearly presented.
Kunga Chodzin 2020/04/23
Wisdom and Compassion Distilled
Dr. Thurman is a wise and compassionate teacher. His teaching and podcast has brought Tibetan Buddhist Wisdom to life for me and has greatly improved ...
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kateharp 2020/04/23
Best Buddhist Scholarly Podcast
I've been listening to Buddhist related podcasts for about 15 years and Bob is a Five-Star podcast. I like his sense of humor too. He always sounds l...
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hirokib 2020/02/24
AWESOME
Thank you for this podcast, I look forward every week for the new episodes!! Can there be more episodes on Lam Rim????
hayduke jr 2020/03/31
Bob has lost his sanity.
I once loved Bob, but now he is so demented that he thinks he hrs was cheated and injects that poison into a lecture . Mar 10 he goes so far out in le...
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fanboygaymer 2019/11/27
Buddhism for Everyone
Great weekly program with traditional Buddhist teachings from a modern perspective.
biobarrett 2019/11/03
Audio Fix
Please fix the audio— hard to hear
check all reviews on aple podcasts

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