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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.

Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun‪!‬ Tibet House US Menla

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 171 Ratings

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.

    Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message

    Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message

    In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman discusses Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change and shares a Thanksgiving 2023 message of hope & gratitude with his listeners.

    • 33 min
    A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with David H. Rosmarin

    A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with David H. Rosmarin

    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

    • 53 min
    On the 14th Amendment

    On the 14th Amendment

    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. 

    • 47 min
    The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

    The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

    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.

    • 40 min
    An Invitation to the Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive

    An Invitation to the Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive

    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.

    • 22 min
    Mandala Side Chat

    Mandala Side Chat

    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.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
171 Ratings

171 Ratings

mtyogini ,

Latest Episode 316

FYI - this episode keeps repeating itself
it’s not the whole lecture!!!!

Ajax-21 ,

Amazing!!!

Fantastic program. Very informative, and clearly presented.

Kunga Chodzin ,

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 my sense of well being. Listening to Dr. Thurman will leave you strengthened, kinder, and happier as you go through your day and life.

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