The Bob Thurman Podcast

The Bob Thurman Podcast #80In this podcast, Bob explains why...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 02:17:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #80

In this podcast, Bob explains why successfully ‘being in the moment’ depends greatly on how one understands reality; and how the feminine nature of reality makes it more difficult for men to inhabit. Recorded in Bhutan, October 2005.

The new film, Journey with Robert Thurman in Bhutan: Buddhist Teachings and Meditations in the Land of the Thunder Dragon is now available.

Download the film or buy the DVD at JourneyWithRobertThurman.com

The Bob Thurman Podcast #79In this podcast, Bob explains the...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:14:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #79

In this podcast, Bob explains the importance of rediscovering Buddhism as a science and economic ethic that teaches how to think critically and act benevolently; thereby creating a path to individual disarmament and societal demilitarization. Recorded in Bhutan, October 2005.

The new film, Journey with Robert Thurman in Bhutan: Buddhist Teachings and Meditations in the Land of the Thunder Dragon is now available.

Download the film or buy the DVD at JourneyWithRobertThurman.com

The Bob Thurman Podcast #78In this podcast, Bob describes the...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:46:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #78

In this podcast, Bob describes the Buddhist view of suicide as a big mistake because of its dependence on the nonsensical belief that one is only the material of their body and that nothing can exist.

Recorded in Bhutan, October 2005.

The new film, Journey with Robert Thurman in Bhutan: Buddhist Teachings and Meditations in the Land of the Thunder Dragon is now available.

Download the film or buy the DVD at JourneyWithRobertThurman.com

The Bob Thurman Podcast #77In this podcast, Bob explains why...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:25:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #77

In this podcast, Bob explains why Western, materialist economics is ultimately doomed and how Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness should evolve into Gross Planetary Happiness.

Recorded in Bhutan, October 2005.

The new film, Journey with Robert Thurman in Bhutan: Buddhist Teachings and Meditations in the Land of the Thunder Dragon is now available.

Download the film or buy the DVD at JourneyWithRobertThurman.com

The Bob Thurman Podcast #76In this podcast, Bob explains why...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:05:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #76

In this podcast, Bob explains why he’s a self-proclaimed ‘Buddhaholic’ with his version of Pascal’s Wager, or how a plan for the continuity of consciousness after physical death is a no-lose situation. Recorded in Bhutan, October 2005.

The new film, Journey with Robert Thurman in Bhutan: Buddhist Teachings and Meditations in the Land of the Thunder Dragon is now available.

Download the film or buy the DVD at JourneyWithRobertThurman.com

The Bob Thurman Podcast #75Bob explains the universal vehicle is...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:17:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #75

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.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #74Bob explains the differences of...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:13:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #74

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.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #73Bob explains what we, as human...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:37:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #73

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

The Bob Thurman Podcast #20In this series of podcasts, Robert...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:44:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #20

In this series of podcasts, Robert Thurman will discuss in detail the three stages of the Lam Rim. The first stage, renunciation, occurs upon recognition that the nature of all unenlightened life is suffering, from which one can generate a strong transcendence based on the determination to be free from suffering. Recorded at Tibet House US, October 18, 2006.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #10 In part two of this podcast, Bob...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0400

The Bob Thurman Podcast #10

In part two of this podcast, Bob further illuminates the concept of the mind of transcendent renunciation as opening your heart to reality and allowing the bliss of reality to be your heart. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.

Attention Podcast Downloaders

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:29:00 -0500

Dear longtime subscribers to The Bob Thurman Podcast,

I apologize for the double downloading of episodes in your feed reader (iTunes, etc). I had to remove the audio files off the original server as it became no longer available.

There will be new podcasts coming soon but I wanted to put up all the old ones with the correct names, images and tags (something that has been requested since the podcast began). I did not want to lose longtime subscribers and have them miss out on the new episodes coming soon. All previous episodes of the podcast had to be re-uploaded to the new site and the new feed (that’s really the old feed) which is the reason why you’re getting double the episodes.

A solution is to unsubscribe from the podcast temporarily.Then, check out bobthurmanpodcast.com to see when the new episodes have started. The next episode will be The Bob Thurman Podcast #73.

If you have any questions or comments, please email me at bobthurmanpodcast [at] gmail.com.

Cheers,
Josh Davidow

The Bob Thurman Podcast #72 In this final teaching of the...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:24:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #72

In this final teaching of the Vimilakirti series, Bob explains how Vimilakirti orders takeout from another universe made exclusively of exquisite scent; And how suffering helps us achieve Buddhahood faster by activating our compassion rather than our passion.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #71 Reading from The Holy Teaching of...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:16:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #71

Reading from The Holy Teaching of Vimilakirti, Bob explains how we can combine the everyday events of ordinary life with the beautiful, evolutionary purpose of our infinite being.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #70 Bob describes the critical...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:08:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #70

Bob describes the critical importance of imagination and inspiration necessary to take on the bodhisattva vow. Additionally, he explains how to overcome the obstacle that modern science offers to counter the common-sense knowledge of the soul’s infinite continuity without surrendering to a religious belief in reincarnation.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #69 Contrary to Western thought, Bob...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:03:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #69

Contrary to Western thought, Bob explains how our greatest treasure is really our generosity. It is the measure of one’s willingness to give, even if they have nothing, that makes us feel good. And how we can create a higher pattern of habits by connecting our routine behaviors with that which is more profound and marvelous.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #68 Bob describes a discourse given to...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:57:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #68

Bob describes a discourse given to Shari Putra by the goddess Prajna Paramita on the eight strange and wonderful things manifesting constantly that comprise the foundation of Tibetan Buddhist Culture; And how you can use these eight things to make your home and the world a mandala of positive thought.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #67 Bob describes a dialogue between...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:51:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #67

Bob describes a dialogue between Manjusri and Vimilakirti regarding the question of how one should love all sentient beings. In answering the question, Manjusri reveals the bedside manner of the Buddha as one that sees past the relative sickness and suffering of a being to the indestructible essence of their true health and happiness.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #66 Bob explains how Mahayapa has his...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:42:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #66

Bob explains how Mahayapa has his vision of duality shattered by Vimalakirti by teaching him that even Mara, the Indian Satan, is a bodhisattva created in this form to teach others about their own negativity. And how giving away what we consider most precious is the only way to break the cycle of attachment that makes us suffer.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #65 Bob admits that the Inconceivable...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:37:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #65

Bob admits that the Inconceivable Liberation is hard for us to get because, from a traditional, linear view of causality, it’s inconceivable. However, through our awareness of our own intrinsic freedom and the limitless power of our compassion, Bob teaches us we can and we must, both for ourselves and for all sentient beings.

The Bob Thurman Podcast #64 Bob describes the Buddha’s...

bobthurmanpodcast@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:32:00 -0500

The Bob Thurman Podcast #64

Bob describes the Buddha’s delivery of the Flower Ornament Sutra and how it creates a galactic parking problem. And, how taking refuge in the dharma really means taking refuge in reality, here and now.