Buddha’s Reputation of Suffering – Ep 93
In this podcast Professor Thurman examines the historical Buddha’s exploration of the nature of reality & dispels the common misunderstanding of his core discovery. Includes a detailed explanation of the Buddhist & Hindu concepts of causality & how they relate to everyday life.
This episode is an excerpt from the lecture given during the “Wisdom of Devotion & Love” Retreat with Krishna Das at Menla Retreat in Phoenicia, New York, November 2016.
The Bob Thurman podcast is produced through the generous support of its listening audience, the Tibet House US Menla membership community and are a part of the digital member archive made available as a part of becoming a monthly supporter. To listen to more archive recordings from past Robert A.F. Thurman teachings + public events please consider becoming a Tibet House US member. To learn about the benefits of Tibet House US Membership please visit: www.tibethouse.us.
The songs “Trance Tibet” & ‘Dancing Ling’ by Tenzin Choegyal from the album ‘Heart Sutra‘ (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge are used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artist’s permission, all rights reserved.
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