MLK, Buddhism and Non-Violence – Ep. 51
In this podcast Professor Robert A.F. Thurman shares his knowledge of the history of non-violence & Buddhism and their influence on the social and ethical development in the countries where The Buddha’s Teachings have taken root. He talks about mainstream Buddhist societies and counter-cultural Buddhist societies, both of which become devoted to non-violence.
This episode was recorded on December 8, 2015 in a class taught by Professor Thurman.
To watch + listen to more recordings of past events with Robert A.F. Thurman please consider becoming a Tibet House US member. Learn about joining the Tibet House US Membership Community with a monthly tax-deductible donation by visiting: www.tibethouse.us.
The song āDancing Lingā by Tenzin Choegyal from the album āHeart Sutraā (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge is used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artistās permission, all rights reserved.
The Bob Thurman podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Non-Commercial, No Derivatives License through the generous support of its listening audience and the Tibet House US Menla membership community. To learn about the benefits of membership please visit: www.tibethouse.us.
The songs āTrance Tibetā & āDancing Lingā by Tenzin Choegyal from the album āHeart Sutraā (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge are used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artistās permission, all rights reserved.
Related
Why the Dalai Lama Matters
The suppression of Tibetās cultural heritage has the potential to set a precedent for all oppressed peoples of the world. Perched on the top of the world. changes in Tibetās ecosystem affect the entire global climate. And, most importantly, Tibet is the spiritual and physical home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, to which he […]
