Messages From Bob

Blue Sky Common Sense: Bob Thurman on Substack

August 3, 2021

Prof. Robert A. F. Thurman is pleased to announce that his book, “Wisdom Is Bliss, Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life” has come out on August 3rd, his 80th birthday; as well as his new free subscription newsletter on the Substack service, called “Blue Sky Common Sense” in honor of Thomas Paine, […]

Pre-Order Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life

July 14, 2021

“Robert Thurman is a living treasure, one of today’s most provocative spiritual thinkers.” – Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence Buddha had to be an educator, rather than a prophet or religion founder, since he had achieved his goal of exact and complete understanding of reality by using reason, experiments to open his own mind, […]

Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment: Ten Questions with Dr. Robert Thurman

January 28, 2021

Buddhist scholar Dr. Robert A.F. Thurman answers 10 profound questions: What is the nature of time? What is enlightenment? Why is there no evidence for “nothing?” What is a psychonaut? And why is it important to be skeptical of both Buddhism and science? Join us for this first half of a wonderful conversation with one […]

The Life Adventures of Tenzin Bob: The Jai Dev Show Interview with Robert A.F. Thurman

December 17, 2020

Bob’s life story is extraordinary and in this episode of the podcast, he takes us through many of its amazing stories. This two-hour episode is filled with gems of wisdom, hilarious moments, and the unique stream of wisdom that flows through him like a vital spring! Bob is one of the world’s leading scholars and […]

Liberation Through Understanding in the Between: Tibetan Book of the Dead Read by Bob Thurman

October 16, 2020

PRH Audio · The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Robert Thurman, read by Robert Thurman The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classic available in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers The so-called “Tibetan Book of the Dead” has been renowned for […]

Spirit Matters Interview with Robert Thurman by Philip Goldberg & Dennis Raimondi

October 7, 2020

Spirit Matters Talk · Robert Thurman The spiritual landscape has never been more diverse, more eclectic, more individualized or more internally focused. Spirit matters, and in our open-source world, matters of the spirit are complex and endlessly fascinating. The Spirit Matters podcast aims to help listeners make sense of it all. We interview experts with […]