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Robert Alexander Farrar Thurman (born August 3, 1941) is an American Buddhist writer and academic who has written, edited or translated several books on Tibetan Buddhism. He is the Je Tsongkhapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, holding the first endowed chair in this field of study in the United States. He also is the co-founder and president of the Tibet House New York and is active against the People's Republic of China's control of Tibet.
Thurman was born in New York City, the son of Elizabeth Dean Farrar (1907–1973), a stage actress, and Beverly Reid Thurman, Jr. (1909–1962), an Associated Press editor and U.N. translator (French and English). He is of English, German, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. His brother, John Thurman, is a professional concert cellist who performs with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He attended Philips Exeter Academy from 1954 to 1958, followed by Harvard University, where he obtained his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.
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Also see https://batgap.com/robert-thurman/ Robert A.F. Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, President of the Tibet House U.S., a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization, and President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies, a non-profit affiliated with the Center for Buddhist Studies at Columbia University and dedicated to the publication of translations of important artistic and scientific treatises from the Tibetan Tengyur. Time chose Professor Thurman as one of its 25 most influential Americans in 1997, describing him as a “larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, from...
Prof. Thurman discusses Buddhist ethics, which he translates as the ten-fold path of skillful and unskillful action. Instead of right and wrong, Professor Thurman urges us to consider ethical behavior as any action that helps us evolve on the path toward enlightenment. He provides a blue print for those seeking to bring spiritual values into the workplace and beyond.
http://scienceandnonduality.com/ We here a lot about compassion nowadays, along with mindfulness, and there is no doubt it is the essence of all spirituality and also essential for any viable society or world. In the famous phrase of the title, the great Indian philosopher Nāgārjuna states emphatically that truly universal and unconditional compassion arises in a being who encounters the deepest nature of reality - or perhaps that compassion is the most realistic way of engaging with life realistically. This talk will elucidate the passage of Nāgārjuna's Jewel Rosary in which this phrase occurs, connecting Buddha's revolutionary physical theory with the supremely positive human emotions of selfless love and compassion. Robert A.F. Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan ...
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Robert Thurman and Isa Gucciardi come together at the Sacred Stream Center in Berkeley, CA, to discuss their workshop, Shamans and Siddhas: Meeting at the Crossroads of Shamanism and Tantrism. In this segment, Bob and Isa explore the role of the shaman and the role of the Siddha in ancient culture and examine the disconnect with nature that has occurred in modern society. This workshop regularly takes place at Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY. For more information on Shamans and Siddhas, visit sacredstream.org or menla.us.
Journey With Robert Thurman in Bhutan: Buddhist Teachings and Meditations in the Land of the Thunder Dragon takes you on an inner and outer journey into the heart of the last remaining Buddhist kingdom as it transitions into the world’s newest democracy. Explore Bhutan's sacred sites and temples, where Professor Thurman offers teachings and meditations that illuminate central principles of Buddhism, and why it's essential for achieving Bhutan's goals of Gross National Happiness. To buy the film, visit www.journeywithrobertthurman.com
It’s hard to always show compassion — even to the people we love, but Robert Thurman asks that we develop compassion for our enemies. He prescribes a seven-step meditation exercise to extend compassion beyond our inner circle. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in many languages at http://www.ted.com/translate Follow TED news on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tednews Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/u...
Robert Thurman is recognized worldwide as an authority on religion, spirituality, Asian history, world philosophy, Tibetan Buddhism, and the history of the Dalai Lamas. He was named Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans and has been profiled by such as The New York Times and People Magazine. Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University. Upon H.H. Dalai Lama's request, he co-founded the American Institute of Buddhist Studies in order to translate the Tibetan Tengyur collection which is currently being published volume by volume with Columia University Press; The Treasury of The Buddhist Sciences. Robert Thurman is the translator of key Sanskrit and Tibetan works such as, The Vimalakirti Sutra, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, The...
http://eomega.org/omega/faculty/viewProfile/f46591b0d29d35a83247c44963504cbb/ Robert Thurman, PhD, makes the teachings of the Buddha interesting and meaningful to people all over the world. He is cofounder and president of Tibet House, US, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the wisdom and the arts of Tibet. Thurman's work is grounded in more than 35 years of academic scholarship. He holds bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees from Harvard University and has studied in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in India and the United States. In 1962, he became the first American ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk. He gave up his robes after several years, however, when he discovered he could be most effective in the American equivalent of the monastery, the universit...
http://www.scienceandnonduality.com/ A conversation with Bob Thurman on non-duality, emptiness, and the true nature of the self. A recognized worldwide authority on religion and spirituality, asian history, world philosophy, buddhist science, Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and his Holiness the Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman is an eloquent advocate of the relevance of buddhist ideas in our daily lives. http://bobthurman.com/
http://www.scienceandnonduality.com/ Robert A.F. Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, President of the Tibet House U.S., a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization, and President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies, a non-profit affiliated with the Center for Buddhist Studies at Columbia University and dedicated to the publication of translations of important artistic and scientific treatises from the Tibetan Tengyur. Time chose Professor Thurman as one of its 25 most influential Americans in 1997, describing him as a “larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, from Asia t...
A conversation with the Jey Tsong Kappa Professor of Buddhist Studies at Columbia University and the President of Tibet House U.S.
Bob Thurman is a recognized worldwide authority on religion and spirituality, Asian history, philosophy, Tibetan Buddhism, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, He is an eloquent advocate of the relevance of Eastern ideas to our daily lives. My ongoing pursuit into mandalas led me to an article Mr. Thurman wrote called the Architecture of Enlightenment. It is by far the most wonderful articulation I have come across explaining the purposes behind the Traditional Buddhist sand mandalas. Getting the opportunity to interview him was a real thrill for me. He has so much knowledge but is easy going, very good fun and so generous with his sharing. He is a real hero of mine and it was an absolute privilege to be invited to his home to have one of the most memorable conversations of my life. I hope you...
For two days in February of 2006, twenty-four remarkable scholars crossed departmental lines to convene in Columbia University's historic Low Rotunda for a lively discussion on mind, body, and human consciousness at, MIND & REALITY: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM ON CONSCIOUSNESS This video is part of series from that event. For more details, please visit: http://www.mindandreality.org/ The speaker in this video is Robert A.F. Thurman. He is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, Find out more here: http://mindandreality.org/seminar4.html#RobertAFThurman Mind & Reality Symposium Host: CSSR/Columbia University
11/7/2013---An authority on religion, spirituality, Asian history, philosophy, Tibetan Buddhism, and the Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman advocates for the relevance of Eastern ideas in our daily lives. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher, author, and cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society. She has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. Thurman and Salzberg are co-authors of the book "Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit and Be a Whole Lot Happier." http://hammer.ucla.edu/watchlisten/watchlisten/show_id/1985706
Robert Thurman and Sharon Salzberg on their new book Love Your Enemies... This the complete interview from Tibet House..
Let's Talk with Dr. Gail Gross (episode 210). Dr. Gail Gross interviews Robert Thurman, former Tibetan Buddhist monk and author. Dr. Gail Gross is a nationally recognized expert, author and lecturer on juvenile education, behavior and development issues. For more information, please visit http://www.drgailgross.com/.
A conversation about the film, "Tape" with filmmaker Richard Linklater and the stars of the film Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and Uma Thurman. »»﴿───► See more on the Actors Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsOd2Va0fMmofeGIqPbAYy2NY_jfclmP2
Robert Thurman and Isa Gucciardi come together at the Sacred Stream Center in Berkeley, CA, to discuss their workshop, Embracing the Sacred Feminine. Bob points to the relationship between ancient India and the feminine principle. Isa explains the importance of men feeling comfortable with the Sacred Feminine and how Bob’s presence as a co-teacher helps men step into it. This workshop regularly takes place at Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY. For more information on Embracing the Sacred Feminine, visit sacredstream.org or menla.us.
Robert Thurman and Isa Gucciardi come together at the Sacred Stream Center in Berkeley, CA, to discuss their workshop, Embracing the Sacred Feminine. Bob talks about having the grandmother shamans at Menla and his revelatory dream. Isa and Bob share their experience of Menla as a magical place. This workshop regularly takes place at Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY. For more information on Embracing the Sacred Feminine, visit sacredstream.org or menla.us.
Recorded at Menla Mountain Retreat, Phoenicia, New York March 2016 during the "Embracing The Sacred Feminine" Retreat with Isa Gucciardi & Robert Thurman. Includes a detailed explanation of the Green Meditation & practice of deity yoga by Robert Thurman. Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, tārā; Tib. སྒྲོལ་མ, Dölma) or Ārya Tārā, also known as Jetsun Dölma (Tibetan language:rje btsun sgrol ma) in Tibetan Buddhism, is a female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who appears as a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is known as the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. To watch more recordings from this program please become a monthly Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/menla To support the work of Menla, please consider becoming a Tibet House ...
A detailed history of the rise of Vajrayana Buddhism by Robert AF Thurman & the Western cultural bias in inherent in the modern understanding of Tantrayana. Recorded at the 2016 Tibetan Rejuvenation Immersion Immersion with Dr Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman at Menla Mountain Retreat in Phoenicia, NY. To watch more recordings from this program or past Tibet House US teachings at Menla, please become a monthly Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/menla To support the work of Menla Mountain please consider becoming a Tibet House US Member: http://tibethouse.us/become-a-member/
Includes a traditional kirtan invocation and the "Hymn of the Names of Mañjuśrī" led by Krishna Das & an introduction to the conceptual framework of Mantrayana by Robert Thurman. Concludes with a short anecdote on the connection of Buddha & Krishna, vegetarianism & the Tibetan exile community in India by Robert Thurman. Recorded at Tibet House US at 22 West 15th Street, New York, NY on June 22nd, 2016 at the closing celebration of the Force For Good Teacher Training Marathon. To watch more from the "Force For Good' series and past Tibet House US programs please consider becoming a member. Tibet House US Members Only Video & Audio Archives are available as a monthly supporter: http://tibethouse.us/tibet-house-us-memberships/ To learn more about the work of & upcoming events with Krish...
An introduction to the foundations of traditional Himalayan healing & core practices of Tibetan Buddhist medicine rejuvenation by Dr Nida Chenagtsang recorded at the 2016 Tibetan Rejuvenation Immersion at Menla Mountain Retreat in Phoenicia, NY. Includes guided visualization & meditation instruction by Tibet House US President Robert Thurman. To watch more videos from the 2016 Tibetan Rejuvenation Intensive Retreat with Robert AF Thurman & Dr Nida Chenagtsang become a monthly Patreon: www.patreon.com/menla To support the work of Menla Mountain Retreat please consider becoming a monthly Tibet House US Member: http://tibethouse.us/become-a-member/ To learn more about the work of Tibet House US & Menla Mountain Retreat's upcoming retreat offerings please visit: http://menla.us/ & http://...
Robert Thurman and Isa Gucciardi come together at the Sacred Stream Center in Berkeley, CA, to discuss their workshop, Shamans and Siddhas: Meeting at the Crossroads of Shamanism and Tantrism. In this segment, Bob and Isa discuss the special presence at Menla and its relationship to H.H. Dalai Lama. Bob tells the story of Vimalakirti and describes a student’s experience of spontaneous healing at Menla. This workshop regularly takes place at Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY. For more information on Shamans and Siddhas, visit sacredstream.org or menla.us.
In this dialog Sharon Salzberg shares stories from the early days of the Insight Meditation Society detailing her personal background with intensive LovingKindness (Metta) Practice and then leads an extended meditation practice. Concludes with an informal Questions & Answers session & a short meditation led by Robert Thurman. Recorded Jan 1st, 2016 at Nalanda Conference Center in Phoenicia, New York at the New Year's 2016 Day evening session of Sharon Salzberg & Robert AF Thurman's Annual New Year's gathering at Menla Mountain Retreat. To watch more recordings from this retreat & other Tibet House US programs become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/menla To support the work of Menla Mountain please consider becoming a Tibet House US Member: http://tibethouse.us/...
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This is an excerpt from Robert Thurman's trip to Mt. Kailash where he performed the sacred "Fire Puja." This is a prayer to the deities of the mountains to give us safe passage, and Robert performs the ceremony under extreme conditions, high altitude, flames in his face, and in this session he is tied to a chair to prevent him from falling into the flames while doing this ceremony - if memory serves me it took about 3 hours. As to those curious about why and how and whether it's necessary - all I can point to is that many people have tried to circumnavigate (do a "kora") around Mt. Kailash and failed. The tour group behind us, Hindu pilgrims from India, lost two individuals up in the mountains due to a freak snowstorm. Robert has taken at least 4 trips around Kailash, and each time he ...