Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Robert A.F. Thurman

Buddhas Have More Fun!

  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Chandra Easton Part Two – Ep. 338

    In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman continues his extended conversation with Chandra Easton author of the new book “Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifestations to Awaken Your Innate Wisdom”.

    9 September 2024, 4:44 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Matteo Pistono – Ep.337

    Matteo Pistono is a writer, meditation teacher, and conscious breathing guide. His Breathe How You Want to Feel: Your Breathing Tool Kit for Better Health, Restorative Sleep, and Deeper Connection is a how-to book for upgrading your nervous system to live your optimal life physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

    Matteo has authored numerous books including, Meditation: Coming To Know Your Mind, Fearless in Tibet and In The Shadow of the Buddha. He teaches conscious breathing and meditation to individuals and groups in-person as well as online. 

    Matteo began his spiritual journey over 30 years ago while living in Nepal and Tibet. Informed by his study of Buddhism, Vedanta, and Hatha Yoga, extensive periods of solitary meditation, and pilgrimages across sacred Himalayan landscapes, Matteo offers an engaged approach to ancient wisdom traditions. Matteo maintains a daily yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation practice.  

    Matteo earned a Masters in Indian Philosophy from the University of London, and his writings have appeared in The Washington Post, BBC, Buddhadharma, Tricycle, Men’s Journal, Kyoto Journal, and HIMAL South Asia.

    Matteo and his wife surf and ride mountaiin bikes from their home in Southern California. 

    21 July 2024, 8:25 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Henry Shukman – Ep. 336

    Henry Shukman is a teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage and has trained in various other meditation schools and practices. After a spontaneous spiritual awakening at the age of 19, he embarked on a long journey of healing and deeper awakening, guided by Roshis John Gaynor, Joan Rieck, Ruben Habito, and Yamada Roshi, international abbot of Sanbo Zen, who ultimately appointed him a teacher in 2010. Since then he has been leading a growing number of practitioners on the path of awakening, in Europe and the US. He has also been authorized to teach Mindfulness by Shinzen Young, and is a certified dreamwork therapist. He is the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To learn more please visit: www.henryshukman.com.

    7 July 2024, 8:15 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    What Made Maharaji Cry?—Rebbe Jesus Mahasiddha, Happy Easter Tribute – Ep. 335

    Impromptu talk given at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa on Easter Weekend 2024 to a gathering of Yogi/nis.

    31 March 2024, 6:28 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Enlightening Democracy: Here & Now One (Part Two Coming Soon) – Ep. 334

    In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the importance of democracy and democratic processes to help fight the current challenges being faced globally from climate change to wars in Ukraine and Israel. 

    14 March 2024, 1:45 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    A Tibet House US Menla Conversation with Chandra Easton – Ep. 333

    In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman sits down to have an extended conversation with Chandra Easton author of the new book “Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifestations to Awaken Your Innate Wisdom”.

    20 December 2023, 9:30 pm
  • 33 minutes 13 seconds
    Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message – Ep. 332

    In this podcast Robert A.F. Thurman discusses Shambhala, Politics & Climate Change and shares a Thanksgiving 2023 message of hope & gratitude with his listeners.

    26 November 2023, 8:03 pm
  • 53 minutes 10 seconds
    A Tibet House US | Menla Conversation with David H. Rosmarin – Ep. 331

    David H. Rosmarin PhD is the author of Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You (Harper Collins). He is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which provides services to over 1,000 patients/year in multiple states. Dr. Rosmarin is an international expert on spirituality and mental health, whose work has been featured in Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. He can be reached via his website www.dhrosmarin.com

    8 November 2023, 8:58 pm
  • 47 minutes 47 seconds
    On the 14th Amendment – Ep. 330

    In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman discusses the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States as a way for dealing with the political chaos now being created in the House of Representatives and uses it as a launching point to address the wars in Ukraine & Israel. 

    4 November 2023, 3:06 pm
  • 40 minutes 56 seconds
    The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma – Ep. 329

    In this episode Robert Thurman discusses the first turning of the wheel of Dharma on Cho-khor Duchen, the day of the Tibetan calendar celebrating the historical Buddha’s first teachings after gaining enlightenment. This episode includes a discussion of his latest book, “Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life” and the Four Noble Truths.

    22 July 2023, 3:42 pm
  • 22 minutes 5 seconds
    An Invitation to the Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive – Ep. 328

    A special personal  invitation to the upcoming online & in-person initiation and retreat, “Vajrayoga Yamantaka Intensive with His Eminence the 11th Lelung Rinpoche“, from Robert A.F. Thurman. This podcast includes a brief biography of Lelung Rinpoche and explanation of the Yamantaka practices being taught at the hybrid event held at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa, Summer 2023.

    6 July 2023, 9:20 pm
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