“I enjoy experiencing a taste of the feeling that I am infinite. But you have to risk going into a sphere where you can‘t quite remember exactly who you are. You have to negate it anytime you feel the “I“ emerging as a fixed, independent, absolute thing, and then negate it again.”
Tsongkhapa’s Iron Bow with Bob Thurman
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.
Dialog with Kiri Westby and Robert A.F. Thurman
This podcast is apart of the Tibet House US Menla Conversations series of dialogues between Bob Thurman & the leading hearts, minds & personalities bringing the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and Tibet into the modern mindful and compassionate revolution.
Why listen to Greta Thunberg? Robert A.F. Thurman
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.
A Dialog with Jessica Pimentel and Robert A.F. Thurman
This podcast is apart of the Tibet House US Menla Conversations series of dialogues.
Celebrating Winter Solstice with Robert A.F. Thurman
A Special Video holiday message from Bob Thurman and invitation to “Envisioning 2021: Celebrate the New Year with Dharma, Yoga, Music, Meditation, & Astrology” hosted by Tibet House US Menla Online happening Dec 29th, 2020 – Jan 3rd, 2021.
Can Buddhism help End Racism? Buddhist Perspectives with Robert A.F. Thurman
The Buddhist perspective on reincarnation and how the barriers such, caste, race, sex or class tend to be eroded through the acceptance of karmic biology.
When is Losar? Exploring Tibetan New Year with Robert A.F. Thurman
In this short video Professor Robert A.F. Thurman gives an overview of the Tibetan New Year (Losar) and the related Astrology.
Exploring Tibetan New Year and Losar Traditions with Bob Thurman
“We must make miraculous change, and the planet will be better than ever.” -Robert A.F. Thurman
Do Buddhists Celebrate Solstice? Buddhism Explained with Bob Thurman
What is the Gaia Codex? Sarah Drew and Robert A.F. Thurman Book Discussion
A discussion on the need for conscious evolution of individuals in order to address the global climate crisis with Sarah Drew.
Wisdom of the Land of Snow with Bob Thurman and Peter Sellars
“To have perfect love, you actually have to be perfectly happy yourself; you have to be happy, since love is what wills the happiness of the beloved. If you don’t know yourself what happiness is, then how can you really be willing their happiness?” -Bob Thurman
Psychedelics, Christianity & Cultural Creatives with Bob Thurman
A talk on the role of cultural creatives in creating peaceful social revolutions and how Buddhism’s spread influenced modern counter culture movements of the West.
Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Krishna Das
A short biography of Neem Karoli Baba and his impact upon Western seekers, a discussion of the non-dual nature of love, the power of spiritual models and friends and personal stories from their time studying with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Jewel In The Lotus: Om Mani Padme Hung with Krishna Das
An introduction to the Buddhist Mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” by Robert A.F. Thurman and group recitation of the chant led by Krishna Das.
Is there Buddhist Kirtan? Buddhism Explained Krishna Das
An evening of humorous stories about Khunu Lama, Kalu Rinpoche, the 16th Karmapa, the Dalai Lama, Allan Ginsberg, Ram Das & Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji).
Are Buddhism and Hinduism Related? Buddhism Explained with Krishna Das
A discussion with Krishna Das on the Buddhist perspective the soul, sin and greed using stories from their early years in India.
What is Deity Yoga? Dr. Tom Yarnall & Robert A.F. Thurman : Buddhism Explained
A discussion with Dr. Tom Yarnall on the “Guhyasamāja Tantra King of Tantras – The Glorious Esoteric Community” by Tsongkhapa.
Hatha Yoga and Vajrayana: A Call to Action by Robert A.F. Thurman
An invitation to all Hatha yoga and Vajrayana Buddhist students, mediators and inner scientists to develop and participate in a teacher training with Robert Thurman.
Questioning Buddhism with Sharon Salzberg and Bob Thurman
Tibet House US | Menla Saturday Night Live broadcasts are brought to you by the Bob Thurman Podcast and will be made available in audio form via your favorite podcasting platform.
What are the Buddhist Inner Sciences? Sowa Rigpa Explained with Eric Rosenbush
An introduction to the Buddhist Inner Sciences and how they form the heart of Traditional Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa) and connect to modern researching into neurology + cognitive sciences.
Readings for Caretakers On Death with Dale Borglum & Robert A.F. Thurman
A discussion of recommended books for care-takers and on the use of anesthesia during Hospice & End of Life Care by Dale Borglum & Robert Thurman.
Is Buddhism Political? Climate & Global Cooperation: Buddhism Explained
Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of the Buddha’s own political nature. Recorded in Woodstock New York, July Full Moon, 2019
What is a Magic Body? Buddhism Explained with Dr. Nida
A Force For Good’ is a Tibet House US course to further the Dalai Lama’s contemporary world initiatives, science dialogues and His creation of Abhidharma 2.0 through the “Science for Monks” programs, his “secular ethics”, His nonviolent approach to conflict resolution & his emphasis on positive activism.
Studying the Miss-Titled Tibetan Book of the Dead
“Enlightenment is not some simple thing. We’re so tired of deluded complexity in our culture that we long for simplicity, but then when you realize you are bliss then complexity is delightful.
You don’t mind and you have the ultimate tolerance of cognitive difference. It doesn’t tear you and strain you and tire you. You enjoy it. Therefore enlightenment is the state of encompassment of infinite complexity.”
-Robert A.F. Thurman
Halloween, Death & Dying : Exploring The Tibetan Book of The Dead
“An important preparation for death should be the reading of the Buddhist sutras and treatises that describe the heavenly Buddha-lands, such as the Buddha Amitabha’s Sukhavati, the Pure Land of Bliss.” -Robert A.F. Thurman from ‘Tibetan Book of the Dead’
Meeting the Miss-Titled Tibetan Book of The Dead
A presentation of the Buddhist perspective on Death & Dying by Tibet House US President Robert A.F. Thurman. Includes a reading & guided meditations from the Bardo Thodol (བར་དོ་ཐོས་གྲོལ) ‘Tibetan Book of The Dead: Liberation through Understanding in the Between’
Cool Heroism – Response to Our Crisis of Violence
Recorded at: The Great Rethinking Prophets Conference Oxford, England
“We need cool heroes today—We don’t need hot heroes. By cool, I mean non-violent; I mean those who can be forceful, intelligent, just, and insightful, and speak up loudly and clearly but without getting angry—without indulging in hatred. You can be just as tough, but more effectively tough. It’s like a martial art.” – Robert Thurman
Real Change: Covid, Climate Reality, and the New Normal
Saturday Night Live with Sharon Salzberg & Bob Thurman
A conversation on the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the ‘new normal’ and rapid changes we are confronted with. Includes a discussion of Sharon’s book “Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World” and other touchstone subjects.
The Dalai Lama Global Vision Online Summit
Join us for a 6-day FREE online event celebrating the life and vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with a robust lineup of speakers, including monks and nuns, teachers and authors, scholars, scientists and personal friends of the Dalai Lama himself.
To join this free event, please visit: www.lionsroar.com.
Vajra Yoga: Foundations in Mind and Body with Robert A.F. Thurman | Bob Thurman Podcast
Recorded on the “Super Moon” of August 2020, Professor Thurman introduces the historic Vajra Yoga teacher training being held in person and online with The Yoga Space’s Michele Loew and the Tibet House US Menla community.
What is the Un-Struck Sound? A Conversation with Mark Epstein M.D. & Bob Thurman | Saturday Night Live
Bob Thurman and Mark Epstein reflect upon their twenty plus years teaching together, highlighting the teachers and teachings which impacted their work, writing and personal journeys.
A Conversation with Heather Shea and Rev. Dr. José M. Román
Open Heart Conversations is a place to meet, discover, and learn about different faith and wisdom traditions. Moderated by Bishop Heather Shea and Rev. Dr. José M. Román of the United Palace of Spiritual Arts.
Conflict Between and Within: A Buddhist Perspective | Jepson Leadership Forum
Introducing the iconography of the Medicine Buddha used to train medical practitioners, Robert Thurman explores the foundations of Buddhism and the role of leadership within the Buddha’s philosophy. From University of Richmond’s Jepson Leadership Forum, 2014.
Royal Reason of Relativity: Buddha, Einstein & Wittgenstein – Bob Thurman Podcast #5
Professor Thurman discusses the progression in theories of relativity in the west from Einstein to Wittgenstein, and shows how the Buddha set forth a perhaps more complete version of the same insight 2500 years earlier with what was later called “the royal reason of relativity. “
America’s Opioid and Veteran Health Crisis: A Buddhist Perspective on Addiction with Robert Thurman
A video preview of “Planetary Treason: Tibet as Global Standing Rock – Episode #143 focusing on the modern chemical warfare known as the “Opioid Overdose Crisis” and includes a call to action to support Health Care Reform and Veteran Services.
Expanding Your Circle of Compassion
TED
It’s hard to always show compassion – even to the people we love, but Bob Thurman asks that we develop compassion for our enemies. He prescribes a seven-step meditation exercise to extend compassion beyond our inner circle
Conflict Between and Within:
A Buddhist Perspective
Jepson Leadership Forum at the University of Richmond