Pilgrimage : Encountering the Buddha’s Bliss – Ep. 185
Robert A.F. Thurman in this two part podcast discusses how pilgrimage combined with study of Buddhist Philosophy can help anyone encounter the bliss at the core of his mind transformation practices and leads a guided meditation.
Using the colorful depictions of the Padmasambhava, Pema Lingpa and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel Professor Thurman explains the role of meditation deities in Tibetan Buddhism, the different understandings of Iconography and of Idolatry that Western and Eastern viewers hold.
Podcast includes a short history of Bhutan, it’s relationship to it’s neighbor Tibet, a teaching on the difference between being a pilgrim and being a tourist, and how the use of Inner and Outer pilgrimages can help one understand the interconnected nature of reality.
In the second half of this week’s episode Robert Thurman gives basic instructions on using the breath to develop one pointed concentration and leads a guided Jewel Tree Meditation for those of all traditions.
Podcast concludes with a reading of the poetry of Thich Nhat Hanh by Gary Gach. .
Photo by Juliana Kozoski on Unsplash
âPilgrimage : Encountering the Buddha’s Bliss – Ep. 185 of the Bob Thurman Podcastâ is apart of the âBuddhist Pilgrimage Seriesâ using field recordings of Robert AF Thurman and friends from his global docent tours benefiting the work of Tibet House US.
To listen to more archive recordings from 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.
Gary Gregory Gach is an author, translator, and editor living in San Francisco. A dynamic speaker and teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanhâs Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism his works include the anthology âWhat Book!? Buddha Poems from Beat to Hiphopâ and the forthcoming âPause Breathe Smile â Awakening Mindfulness When Meditation is Not Enoughâ.
The song âDancing Lingâ by Tenzin Choegyal from the album âHeart Sutraâ (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge is used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artistâs permission, all rights reserved.
To learn about upcoming Tibet House US trips Robert Thurman + GeoEx please visit: www.bobthurman.com.
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 âTrance Tibetâ & âDancing Lingâ by Tenzin Choegyal from the album âHeart Sutraâ (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge are used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artistâs permission, all rights reserved.
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