The Bob Thurman Podcast

About this original series

Robert A.F. Thurman lives to make the teachings of the Buddha interesting and meaningful to people from all over the world. In doing so, he has been recognized as one of America's leading voices for sanity and peace in the new millennium. Working at Columbia University, his intention is to enrich contemporary thought and practice through the profound and vast Buddhist philosophy and psychology.

# Episodes
47 episodes
Rating
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Episodes of The Bob Thurman Podcast

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  Three Vehicles #5
  
  Bob explains the universal vehicle is the understanding that nirvana is infinite and is here now, not apart; Like a crowded New York City subway car you ride happily on forever. ;Recorded at Tibet House U.S. February, 2008.
  - Release date
    
    Oct 3, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    10:38
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  Three Vehicles #4
  
  Bob explains the differences of Theravada, the individual vehicle, and Mahayana, the universal vehicle; and how, for the enlightened, there is such a thing as a free lunch. Recorded at Tibet House US, February 2008.
  - Release date
    
    Sep 22, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    12:07
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  Three Vehicles #3
  
  Bob explains what we, as human beings, are capable of achieving because we don't have to eat each other; and how "passing the time" negatively effects our self-esteem.Recorded at Tibet House U.S., February 2008
  - Release date
    
    Sep 17, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    05:53
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  Robert Thurman's New Book: 'Why The Dalai Lama M...
  
  In Why the Dalai Lama Matters, Robert Thurman, renowned Tibetan scholar, president of Tibet House, and longtime personal friend of the Dalai Lama, presents a bold, reciprocal five-point plan for establishing Tibet’s genuine autonomy within China, letting China renew its image with the world by allowing the Dalai Lama to guarantee freedom for his people. When China changes policy and lets Tibetans be who they are, Tibet can, in turn, join with China in peaceful coexistence. More info at:http://...
  - Release date
    
    May 15, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    03:48
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  Bhutan 2005 Video #1
  
  Bob holds a teaching for the group travelling with him while stopped at Dochu Pass (elevation 10,000ft.) Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 4, 2006
  - Runtime
    
    15:56
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  Lam Rim Video #1
  
  Bob describes how one's encounter with another of a different consciousness is the first step on the path of obtaining enlightenment. Recorded at Tibet House US, NYC, October 2006.
  - Release date
    
    Oct 31, 2006
  - Runtime
    
    05:47
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  Lam Rim Video #2
  
  Bob examines the Buddhist view of the amazing evolutionary effort we have all made to be humans; and our unique ability to imagine being other beings. Recorded at Tibet House NYC, October 2006.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 2, 2006
  - Runtime
    
    09:46
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  Bhutan 2005 Video #2
  
  Bob offers a primer on the meaning of Buddhism and two of the Four Noble Truths. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 4, 2006
  - Runtime
    
    13:47
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  Bhutan 2005 Video #3
  
  Bob continues to explain the Four Noble Truths and how wisdom can open one up to the true nature of reality. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 4, 2006
  - Runtime
    
    10:02
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  Lam Rim Video #3
  
  Bob uses metaphors to describe the bodhi-mind, the altruistic spirit of enlightenment; and why the act of killing another being solves nothing. Recorded at Tibet House US, NYC, October 2006.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 14, 2006
  - Runtime
    
    14:18