Bob Thurman Podcast

#30 The Bob Thurman Podcast - Peace VI

"There is no higher happiness than peace," the Buddha said. In this podcast, Bob describes how one can modify the construct they believe themselves to be stuck in through meditation.
Recorded at Menla Mountain Retreat, October 2006.


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#29 The Bob Thurman Podcast - Peace V

"There is no higher happiness than peace," the Buddha said. In this podcast, Bob examines His Holiness the Dalai Lama's theories on war and its obsolescence in the modern age.
Recorded at Menla Mountain Retreat, October 2006.


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Peace Video #4

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Bob explores the effects of the meditation practice known as Tonglen. Defined as "taking and giving" in Tibetan, the meditation serves to help reduce selfish attachment and create positive karma. Recorded at Menla Mountain Retreat Center, October 2006.

#28 The Bob Thurman Podcast - Peace IV

"There is no higher happiness than peace," the Buddha said. In this podcast, Bob continues his discussion of the Blade Wheel teachings that were the focus of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's recent visit in New York City. Looking at one's negative evolutionary action, Bob reveals how it is our misfortune that empowers us to learn from our mistakes and become more Buddha-like.
Recorded at Menla Mountain Retreat, October 2006.


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Peace Video #3

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Bob introduces the supreme view of Buddhist philosophy which is the view of no view. By doing so, you can allow another to overcome the suffering and absurdity of being trapped in a fanatical view. Recorded at Menla Mountain Retreat Center, October 2006.