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The Enlightenment of the Buddha – Ep 77

July 29, 2016

In this podcast Professor Thurman reads a description of Buddha’s Enlightenment from his translations found in “The Jewel Tree of Tibet” providing historical & meditative context. Professor Thurman goes on to consider why we do not remember our previous lives, discusses the meaning of nirvana and explains the concept of Samantabhadra.

“The Buddha was in the land of Magadha in the state of purity under the tree of enlightenment, having just realized true awareness . . .”

Robert AF Thurman

Tibetans think of their cherished tradition of Buddhism as a ā€œwish-fulfilling jewel treeā€ for its power to generate bliss and enlightenment within all who absorb its teachings. Happiness, in fact, is the true goal of Tibetan spirituality, and the wish-fulfilling jewel tree will enable you to reach that goal.

This episode was recorded on March 12, 2016 at the ā€œEmbracing the Sacred Feminineā€ Retreat at Menla Mountain Retreat, taught by Isa Gucciardi and Robert Thurman.

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The songs ā€œTrance Tibetā€ & ā€˜Dancing Ling’ by Tenzin Choegyal from the album ā€˜Heart Sutraā€˜ (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge are used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artist’s permission, all rights reserved.

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