In this first of three podcasts on the Bhutanese concept of Gross National Happiness, Bob asks, "What is Buddhism?" He explains how Buddhism is, contrary to popular thought, not a religion based on any type of faith or belief. Rather, Buddhism is a way of understanding the true nature of reality through wisdom. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
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In this podcast, Bob leads a meditation on the exchange of self and other. He describes how one can develop true love and compassion for all beings only by first giving up self-preoccupation. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
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In this podcast, Bob discusses how society and the dharma are coordinated in Buddhism to focus on education and the nature of reality. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
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In this podcast, Bob gives his definition of nirvana; he then describes happiness as that which people seek through orgasm and death and ends with the difference between Tantra and Tantric Sex. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
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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.
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In part one of this two part podcast, Bob discusses the Buddhist concept of transcendent renunciation as the moment when you really discover your own worth. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
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In this podcast, Bob explains the symbolism of the stupa in Buddhism as the mind of the Buddha being everywhere present. Recorded in Bhutan, November 2005.
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In this second part of the podcast, Bob continues his meditation inside Taksang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest. 
Paro, Bhutan. November 2005.
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In this first part of a two part podcast, Bob holds a teaching and meditation inside Taksang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest.
Paro, Bhutan. November 2005.
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Bob continues to explain the Four Noble Truths and how wisdom can open one up to the true nature of reality. Recorded November 2005 at Dochula Pass, Bhutan.
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