Robert A.F. Thurman
Bob Thurman Podcast:
Professor Robert A.F. “Bob” Thurman’s official podcast covers diverse topics including Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist Studies, spirituality, Tibetan Culture, Asian history, philosophy, Eastern Ideas, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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Apr 7, 2026
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Episodes
Godzilla Sutra: Anger & The Axial Age – Ep. 191 24.11.2018
In this two part podcast Professor Thurman gives a teaching on the history of Buddhism and the Esoteric Vajrayana meditation practices preserved in Tibet and found within all Buddhist traditions […]
Cakrasamvara Tantra : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 20.11.2018
In this archive recording from the “Force for Good” class series Robert A.F. Thurman uses the work of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to elucidate the esoteric sources and imaginative […]
Pharmacopeia of Visualization : Tantra, Sex & Meditation – Ep. 190 15.11.2018
This in depth teaching on the practice and performance of visualization during meditative states Robert A.F. Thurman provides a practical roadmap for those from any religious, cultural or economic background […]
Buddhist Psychonauts & Their Yogic Technology – Ep. 189 10.11.2018
Using the work of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as presented in Daniel Goleman’s best selling book “Force for Good” Robert A.F. Thurman elucidates the esoteric sources and imaginative tools […]
Death & Deathlessness : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 03.11.2018
Archive recording from the closing talk from the “Death & Deathlessness Retreat” held at Menla in 2015 with Robert A.F. Thurman and Dale Borglum. This archive recording is a lively […]
Tibetan Book of the Dead : Gurus, Friends & Fierce Deities – Ep. 188 26.10.2018
Robert A.F. Thurman is joined in this two part podcast by the Living/ Dying Project’s Dale Borglum for a lively discussion of the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” […]
Key Pali Suttas : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 22.10.2018
In this archive recording from the Tibet House US class “Key Pali Suttas : Samanapala, Kevaddha Sutta, Tevijja Sutta, Agannya Sutta” Robert A.F. Thurman explores rebirth and reincarnation using the […]
Drawing The Rabbit in The Moon : Jataka Tales – Ep. 187 16.10.2018
Exploring rebirth and reincarnation using the colorful Jataka Tales from the Buddha’s past lives Professor Thurman in this two part podcast provides listeners with an overview of the evolution of […]
Compassionate Bliss of the Artist – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 10.10.2018
In this archive recording from the Artist and Buddhist Contemplatives Project gathering held at Garrison Institute Professor Thurman and Meredith Monk discuss the role of art in Buddhism and the […]
Buddhism for Artists : Behind the Buddha’s Smile – Ep. 186 07.10.2018
Opening this two part podcast detailing the Buddhist concept of Dharma, Robert Thurman introduces the Ten Paramitas through a discussion of art, creativity, stories from the Dalai Lama’s dialogs with […]
Land of the Thunder Dragon – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 03.10.2018
Archive recording from the Geo Ex and Tibet House US Membership Community Trip Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon led by Robert A.F. Thurman and Brent Olson in 2014. Robert […]
Pilgrimage : Encountering the Buddha’s Bliss – Ep. 185 29.09.2018
Robert A.F. Thurman in this two part podcast discusses how pilgrimage combined with study of Buddhist Philosophy can help anyone encounter the bliss at the core of his mind transformation […]
Flowers of a Moment with Gary Gach – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 26.09.2018
Archive recording from the Inaugural reading of Flowers of a Moment by Ko Un, translated by Young Moo Kim, Brother Anthony of Taizé, by Gary Gach, at Moe’s Books, Berkeley, […]
Vimalakīrti’s Verses on Cool Heroes + Cool Heroism – Ep. 184 23.09.2018
Using the Goddess Chapter of the “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti’” and his classic “Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Real Happiness” Robert A.F. Thurman in this two […]
Force For Good : Ati Yoga – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 19.09.2018
In this archive recording of the on-going Force For Good Class Series Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang give an introduction to Buddhist Tantra and the meditation practices used […]
Buddhist Inner Sciences: Revealing Your Magic Body – Ep. 183 14.09.2018
Robert A.F. Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang in this two part podcast give an introduction to Buddhist Tantra and the meditation practices used to accelerate spiritual evolution through the development […]
How To Build A Buddhaverse : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 11.09.2018
Archive recording from the introductory class “How To Build a Buddhaverse + Buddhist Non-Dual Physics” from the Force For Good on-going class series held annually at Tibet House US in […]
Vimalakīrti’s Verses On Buddhaverses + Bodhisatvas – Ep. 182 08.09.2018
Beginning this week’s two part podcast recounting Geshe Wangyal reaction to his translation of “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti” Professor Thurman uses the text to introduce the heroes of enlightenment […]
Shamans + Siddhas : Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 05.09.2018
Recorded at the inaugural Shaman and Siddhas retreat held 2015 at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa Robert A.F. Thurman is joined by Isa Gucciardi and Dr Nida Chenagtsang for a […]
Tsongkhapa’s Kindness + Four Keys of Selflessness – Ep. 181 30.08.2018
In this two part podcast Professor Thurman discusses the history of Tsongkhapa, the Ganden (Joyous) Community he founded and leads a guided meditation on the Four Keys of Selflessness. Opening […]
Buddha’s Inner + Healing Sciences – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 28.08.2018
In this podcast extra Professor Thurman and Eric Rosenbush discuss Tibetan Medicine and Buddhist Inner Sciences using the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” as a guide for applying […]
Liberation Through Nature, Hearing & Sleep: Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep. 180 20.08.2018
In this two part podcast Professor Thurman and Eric Rosenbush discuss Tibetan Medicine and Buddhist Inner Sciences using the miss titled “Tibetan Book of the Dead” as a guide for […]
Science & Poetry of Sleep, Dreaming and Death – Ep. 179 13.08.2018
In this special edition of the Bob Thurman podcast Professor Thurman is joined by poet and scholar Gary Gach for an in-depth exploration of the Tibetan Science of Healing Sowa […]
Mindfulness + Developing the Mind of the Bodhisattva Meditations – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives 08.08.2018
This podcast extra includes an extended basic mindfulness practice instruction and a guided “Developing the Spirit of Enlightenment or the Mind of The Bodhisattva” meditation. Guided Mindfulness Meditation Professor Thurman […]
Tsongkhapa’s Profound and Miraculous Wisdom – Ep. 177 05.08.2018
Studying the teachings of Tsong Khapa has been at the heart of Robert A.F. Thurman’s personal translation work and professional teaching career. In this two part podcast Professor Thurman discusses […]
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