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The Inconceivable Liberation Ocean: The Flower Ornament Sutra Class Series

May 14-7:30 pm - July 30-9:00 pm EDT

This 12 Part Course is the Second in a Series of Online Offerings by Robert Thurman exploring Thomas Cleary’s landmark translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra, Chapter by Chapter. Access to past streams and recordings are provided to all registered attendees. Join at anytime to begin swimming in this seminal Buddhist text with Professor Thurman and […]

Lama Live with Lama Tsultrim Allione & Bob Thurman

May 29-12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

This recurring event is a combination of open teachings, guided meditations and dialogue for both experienced and new practitioners of mindfulness and Buddhism. Lama answers questions submitted prior to the event and sometimes invites guest teachers. At every session there is the opportunity to submit prayers on behalf of loved ones, sangha members, or other […]

Introduction to Buddhist Yoga: The Subtle Body and the Vajra Rosary Tantra

July 22 - July 24

David Kittay and Robert Thurman will provide expert instruction in the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of Buddhist yoga, while advanced yogini Michele Loew will offer practical instruction and daily yoga. This all levels hybrid course is designed for those wanting a comprehensive introduction to the subject matter, though the course is useful for people at […]

Non-duality & The Nature of the Mind In Person Retreat with Andrew Holecek & Robert Thurman

July 25 - July 31

This in-person retreat is an exploration of the nature of mind from the nondual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and Hindu Saiva Tantra. This is a no-nonsense deep dive into the nature of mind and reality, designed for serious practitioners. While open to all, this program is ideal for those who have attended the bardo series […]

Buddha & the Warrior Sage: the Sacred Armor of Heart-Wisdom with Jai Dev Singh & Robert A.F. Thurman

August 4 - August 7

This joyful weekend gathering happening this August 4th-7th at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York with Jai Dev Singh and Robert Thurman will bring forth the ancient yogas of body, mind, and emotions, revealed especially through the dharma poetry, mythic legends, and practical teachings of both the great Dalai Lamas and the […]

Getting Over Yourself: Buddhism and Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Epstein & Bob Thurman

August 19 - August 21

Join Mark Epstein as he talks with Robert Thurman about John Cage, D.W. Winnicott, Buddhist emptiness, clinging, mindfulness, insight, aggression, and good-enough parenting and how he has brought these worlds together in his own therapy practice. Drawing upon his recently published book, “The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life”, this weekend’s workshop, […]

Love Serve Remember Foundation: Summer Mountain Retreat with Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman, Krishna Das, Nina Rao, Duncan Trussell and Spring Washam

August 25 - August 29

Enjoy 4 nights of Kirtan with Krishna Das & his Band. Daily Meditation & Dharma Talks with Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman and Spring Washam Special Afternoon Sessions include: Nina Rao & Friends chanting the Hanuman Chaleesas, East Forest leads a Meditative Music Ceremony, Duncan Trussell. joins for a Mindrolling Podcast, Shantala to perform LIVE throughout […]

Australian Meditation Conference with Dr. Lorin Roache, Camillle Maurine, Bob Thurman, and Dr Nida Chenagtsang

August 27 - August 28

How can we experience ourselves more fully through meditation? Carl Jung referred to the body and mind as “two sides of the same coin, inextricably related”. Our mind and body are in an infinite cycle of influence, each to the other. Where does meditation fit in to this constant co-creation? We invite you to join […]

Journey into the Bardos of Life & Beyond Online Course with Andrew Holecek

This seven-day program is the first in a series of four retreats designed to give you a complete preparation for death. Each retreat is a stand-alone program but also develops the material from the previous retreat. This means that if you are interested in doing the entire series, you can enter any program at any […]

Vimalakīrti’s Silence: Sci-Fi Feast and Buddhaverse Infrastructure Online Course

In this online class series, Robert A.F. Thurman will guide students through a close reading of “The Noble Teaching of Vimalakīrti”. Thurman will use the classic text to introduce basic Buddhist meditation, history, philosophy, and realization with relevant digressions bringing Vimalakirti’s wisdom alive today!The Vimalakīrti Sutra records happenings in Shakyamuni Buddha’ time (6th Century BCE) […]

Mahamudra Online Course with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman

In this online teaching, Dr. Nida transmits the teachings of Mahamudra according to the Yuthog Nyingthig tradition. These teachings will include instructions on the Sutra and Tantra paths of Mahamudra, including the methods of the Four Mudras and Four Yogas. In complementary sessions, Robert Thurman will turn to the teachings of HH the Fourteenth Dalai […]

Pure Lands Online Course with Andrew Holecek

The Pure Lands are an integral aspect of Indian Mahayana, Tibetan and East Asian Buddhisms rarely taught in the West. For most of us, they represent our greatest opportunity after death. This online course explores the origins and development of the Pure Land tradition in India and Tibet and the lineage of masters that support […]

Passion without Attachment: Practicing with Embodied Emptiness Online Course

Join Dr. Rick Hanson and Bob Thurman for a fascinating dialogue and experiential practicum online. Explore personal practice in the contexts of Rick’s wonderful and practical book, “Neurodharma”, making accessible seven classical meditative practices in the context of being a neurologically guided, mind-bodied human being, and of Bob’s understanding of Indo-Tibetan “Buddhist neuroscience”, drawing from […]