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Celebrating Love and Poetry During the Coronapocalypse – Ep. 248

December 15, 2020

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 India, Buddhist philosophy and the inner and outer yogic sciences. Describing India as “the original melting pot”, Professor Thurman shares his personal reflections on the […]

The Task At Hand: Rainbow Houses and Rainbow Bodies – Ep. 247

November 18, 2020

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, All Rights Reserved. www.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov

Questioning Buddhism: Sharon Salzberg and Bob Thurman – Ep. 246

November 7, 2020

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 Dalai Lama have influenced them over the years. Questioning Buddhism: Sharon Salzberg and Bob Thurman – Ep. 246 of the Bob Thurman Podcast was recorded […]

The Kindness of Angels, Materialists & Strangers: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 245

October 31, 2020

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 key passages from the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead”. Robert A.F. Thurman gives a close line reading and recitation of his classic translation […]

Congratulatory Rejoicing: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 244

October 24, 2020

In this episode Professor Thurman introduces the Four Noble Truths and the Buddhist Inner Sciences through reading key passages from the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead”. Opening with a recommendation of “Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition” by Andrew Holecek and a lively Carlos Castaneda story, […]

Vajra Yoga: Foundations in Mind and Body - Ep. 242 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Image via www.himalayanart.org.

Vajra Yoga: Foundations in Mind and Body – Ep. 243

October 8, 2020

In this episode, recorded on the “Super Moon” of August 2020, Professor Thurman introduces the historic Vajra Yoga teacher training being held in person and online with The Yoga Space’s Michele Loew and the Tibet House US Menla community. Teaching to Yoga students in person and live on Zoom, Bob Thurman gives a teaching on […]