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Celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 87th Birthday with Robert A.F. Thurman

July 10, 2022

Recorded to celebrate the Fourteenth Dalai Lama’s 87th Birthday, this heart felt message from Robert Thurman to his long time friend and mentor includes a discussion of the modern importance of peacemakers and compassionate role models to those of all backgrounds and to all nations in this dynamic challenging times. 

This video message is excerpted in the audio podcast episode “Song Of Immortality: Celebrating the Dalai Lama.”

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Touching The Earth: Celebrating Earth Day & The Third Pole with Robert Thurman

April 24, 2022

Using personal anecdotes, statistics from Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, as well as insights from the historical Buddha’s teachings and life story, Bob Thurman in this video weaves an inspiring call to action for intelligent beings of all faiths, backgrounds, political beliefs and stances.

Talk concludes with an invitation to the “Third Pole” Hybrid Online & In-Person Conference, happening Fall 2022 at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa and a frank discussion on the importance of direct engagement and democratic participation in saving the planet for this and all future generations.

Recorded Earth Day 2022 at the home of Robert & Nena Thurman in Upstate New York. To enjoy the audio version of this talk, please visit: www.bobthurman.com.

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Mapping the Universe with David Orr, David Kittay & Robert Thurman

April 20, 2022

In this video Tibet House US President Robert A.F. Thurman, Columbia University Professor David Kittay, and L.A. based artist David Orr discuss the history and practice of mandala creation across traditions as well as Orr’s solo exhibition “Radiance + Reflection: Mandalas and Moon”.
The exhibition is organized around two bodies of work emerging from Orr’s interests where philosophy and science align: ILLUMINED, wherein photographs of sacred manuscripts, texts, and sĆ«tras are digitally recombined into abstract forms, and Mandala Lunae, moon photography which Orr arranges into complex geometries, a series begun and developed when he had to stay-in-place during the pandemic. All the works in Radiance + Reflection serve as visual meditations on light.
 

This episode is an excerpt from “Mapping the Universe: The Mandala in Sacred, Scientific, and Artistic Practice” talk in conjunction with “Radiance + Reflection: Mandalas and Moon” on display at Tibet House US through July 9th, 2022 in New York City.

To learn more, please visit: www.thus.org.

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Finding Bliss Through The Four Noble Truths with Seline Shenoy & Bob Thurman

October 20, 2021

While Buddhism is seen as a major global religion, Buddhist ideas, philosophies and practices have long been a source of inspiration for people of other faiths. That’s because it’s more of a spiritual tradition that educates us on how to live well and find inner peace. Get to learn more about it with one of the leading experts on Buddhism and this episode’s featured guest, Robert Thurman.

In this interview, we discuss some of the main concepts covered in Robert Thurman’s new book “Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life.” He offers his insight into Buddhist principles such as Nirvana, Karma and the practice of mindfulness and how we can apply them in our everyday life.

Seline Shenoy is the founder and writer of The Dream Catcher – a blog community that connects and encourages people to live their dream life and make a difference in the world. Its inspirational message has been attracting thousands of readers every month from all over the world since 2014.

To learn more and to subscribe, please visit: www.selineshenoy.com.

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Ten Laws Podcast Interview with Robert Thurman & East Forest

October 12, 2021

The Ten Laws with East Forest podcast dives into conversation with creatives, thought leaders, musicians, researchers, dreamers and more as well as occasion free guided meditations plus rare East Forest musical offerings.

Listen to the audio podcast, please visit: www.eastforest.org.

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Spirit Matters Interview with Bob Thurman, Philip Goldberg & Dennis Raimondi

October 4, 2021

The spiritual landscape has never been more diverse, more eclectic, more individualized or more internally focused.  Spirit matters, and in our open-source world, matters of the spirit are complex and endlessly fascinating.  The Spirit Matters podcast aims to help listeners make sense of it all.

To learn more about the Spirit Matters Podcast, and to subscribe please visit: www.spiritmatterstalk.com.

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Bodhisattva Way of Vimilakīrti with Bob Thurman & Joan Halifax

October 4, 2021

Zazen and Dharma Talk with Bob Thurman & Joan Halifax

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Rising Laterally: An Interview with Bob Thurman, Arjun Sachdev & Jay Beaulieu

September 4, 2021

“Younger people find an invitation in Buddhist practice that their own experience is the spiritual laboratory.” -Bob Thurman

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A Message about the Medicine Buddha Ap from Bob Thurman

August 22, 2021

A short message from Robert A.F. Thurman about the Medicine Buddha Mobile Ap and a THUS | Menla’s sponsorship which will allow donations to directly sponsor the medical training of aspiring Tibetan doctors at the Men-Tsee-Khang in India!

We thank you for your generous support, if you cannot donate, please share this post and download the free ap.

To learn more please visit: www.medicinebuddha.app

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What is the Kālachakra? Buddhism Explained with Robert Thurman

July 21, 2021

Professor Robert A.F. Thurman opens with a group recitation of the Buddhist Heart Sutra before leading an in depth introduction to the Kalachakra Tantra, it’s mandala, meditations practice and study.

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Tsultrim Allione & Robert Thurman: A Tibet House US | Menla Online Saturday Night Live Dialogue

July 18, 2021

This extended conversation includes stories from their time with H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama, H.H. the 16th Karmapa, Trungpa Rinpoche, Sapchu Rinpoche, Lama Thupten Yeshe, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Wangyal & Anam Thubten Rinpoche and from their many years of personal practice.

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Four Friendly Fun Facts with Robert Thurman A Tibet House US Saturday Night Live Broadcast

July 18, 2021

In this episode Robert Thurman share’s his thoughts on the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, the holiday celebrations that mark the occasion of the Buddha’s initial public teachings and the inherent fun and friendly nature of the wisdom and compassion found in the Four Noble Truths.

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Independence, Interdependence & Equality with Robert Thurman

July 6, 2021

A special personal message from Robert Thurman on the need for all senstive beings to vow for racial and gender equality recorded Independence Day 2021.

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The Realm of Shambhala with Khentrul Rinpoche & Robert Thurman

July 6, 2021

A discussion of Bodhichitta and the difficulty of translating Western materialist concepts of spirituality, religion and creator gods into Tibetan with Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche & Robert Thurman.

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Dalai Lama 86th Birthday Celebration with Bob Thurman and Krishna Das

July 6, 2021

Bob Thurman and Krishna Das lead a live recitation and chanting of a traditional long life prayer as well as additional Birthday greetings.

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The Extraordinary Life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Rima Fujita & Bob Thurman

July 6, 2021

A discussion between artist Rima Fujita and Robert Thurman about Rima’s new book about His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 86th Birthday.

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Saturday Night Live with Robert Thurman & Kalu Rinpoche

May 30, 2021

Robert Thurman and His Holiness the Second Kalu Rinpoche share personal stories from their years of studying and practicing Buddhist Vajrayana meditation

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Wisdom Rising Book Recommendation

April 27, 2021

Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine” by Lama Tsultrim Allione Book Recommendation by Tibet House US Co-Founder + President Robert A.F Thurman.

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Die Like a Buddhist: Afterlife Awareness with Bob Thurman

March 30, 2021

“How to Die Like a Tibetan Buddhist” with Robert Thurman is a preview of his Afterlife Awareness Conference keynote talk happening online this June. To learn more and to register, please visit: www.afterlifeconference.com.

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Buddhist Pure Lands & Mandalas with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang

March 25, 2021

A short introduction to Buddhist Mandalas and the Medicine Buddha’s Pure Lands with Dr. Nida.

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Dream Yogas of Yuthok with Nida Chenagtsang

March 22, 2021

An introduction to the Yuthog Nyingthig Dream Yoga Tradition with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert A.F. Thurman.

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Principles of The Path Meditation with Bob Thurman

March 20, 2021

A guided meditation on the Three Principles of The Path as laid out by Tsongkhapa & the Dalai Lama lineage led by Robert A.F. Thurman

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Medicine Buddha’s Symbolism & Science with Bob Thurman

March 19, 2021

A short introduction to the meaning of the Medicine Buddha & it’s systems of healing sciences as developed in Tibet.

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Nine Breath Meditation with Dr. Nida & Bob Thurman

March 19, 2021

A guided nine breath meditation with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman.

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Exploring the Channels with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman

March 19, 2021

Exploring Chakra and Channels as taught in the Sowa Rigpa Tibetan Medicine tradition.

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Vase Breath Meditation with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang

March 19, 2021

A short introduction to Tibetan Vase Yoga Practice with Nida Chenagtsang.

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Chakra Systems as Software with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang

March 19, 2021

An introduction to the chakra systems used in Vajrayana Buddhism and in Sowa Rigpa, the Tibetan Science of healing with Dr. Nida & Robert A.F. Thurman

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Vajrayana Buddhist Practice with Robert A.F. Thurman

March 17, 2021

A discussion of Vajrayana Buddhism since coming to the West and how the teachings can be studied an applied in modern seeker’s lives.

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Tibetan Medicine at Menla Retreat with Bob Thurman

March 17, 2021

Stories from Robert A.F. Thurman’s time working as a Tibetan medicine translator with Dr. Yeshi Dhonden and about the genesis of and vision behind Tibet House US and it’s Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa.

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Exploring Flow States with Dr. Mark Epstein M.D.

March 17, 2021

A discussion of Mihály Csíkszentmihályi’s theory of “flow states” used in positive psychology and as popularized in fitness and creative communities with Mark Epstein M.D..

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Buddhism and Science Fiction with Robert A.F. Thurman

March 17, 2021

An exploration of the connections between Buddhism and Science Fiction and how the genre, through it’s incarnations on screens, in the pages of books and in popular imagination is a modern form of societal sadhana allowing collective visualization of possible futures and as a way to unlock the human potential hinted at in Buddhist Tantra.

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Exploring the Poetry of Jankya Rolway Dorje

March 17, 2021

A line translation of Jankya Rolway Dorje’s poem “Recognition of Mother Voidness” introducing the Buddhist tradition of enlightenment songs and visionary poetics.

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Exploring Mantra and Meditation with Nida Chenagtsang

March 17, 2021

Simple mantra and meditation methods from the tantric Buddhist perspective for cultivating physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being.

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What is Right Livelihood? Exploring Buddhism with Bob Thurman

March 15, 2021

An introduction to the third branch of the eight-fold path of Buddhism of “Right Livelihood” illustrating the skillful art of navigating  relationships with wisdom, compassion and joy.

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Vajra Chanting Introduction with Dr. Nida

March 15, 2021

Demonstration of Vajra Chanting from the Ati Yoga Tradition of Yuthok Yonten Gonpo with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang.

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Exploring Mindful Leadership with Janice L. Marturano

March 15, 2021

A Dialogue on the role of mindfulness in leaders and the development of mindful leadership programs in recent years

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Truth in Action: A Buddhist Perspective on Climate Reality

March 15, 2021

Truth in Action is a daylong global conversation on the climate crisis and how we solve it, led by Climate Reality Leaders trained by former Vice President Al Gore.

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Bhutan & The Four Noble Truths: Buddhist History with Bob Thurman

March 15, 2021

A teaching on how the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path find a modern expression in the Gross National Happiness philosophy in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan’s constitution.

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Lucid Living, Dying and Dreaming with Andrew Holecek

March 11, 2021

A discussion of Andrew’s perspective on lucid dreaming, this episode explores the bardo states, terminology of meditative states and the practical lessons passed down through the “Liberation Through Understanding in the Between: Tibetan Book of the Dead” teachings and by wisdom traditions across the ages.

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Tsongkhapa’s Iron Bow with Bob Thurman

February 1, 2021

TsongKhapa’s Tengyur text, Essence of True Eloquence, is discussed here as preparation for the 2014 Beacon Theater teachings given by the H.H. the Dalai Lama.

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