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This definitive 460 minute collection from Robert A. F. Thurman one of America's leading voices for sanity and peace in the new millennium, explores the relevance of Buddhism to American culture and politics, as well as teh history and culture of Tibet--fro its ancient past to modern times. Robert F. Thurman On Tibet: Explore the history and culture of Tibet, from its ancient past to modern times, with Robert A.F. Thurman, Tibetan scholar, writer and translator, and a good friend of the Dalai Lama. Time Magazine, which chose him as one of its most 25 influential Americans, described Thurman as a "larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teaching of Siddartha, from Asia to America." In this presentation, Thurman tells us, with humor and insight, the stories and legends of the ancient Tibetan kings, heroes, sages, saints and adepts. We see how the Dharma progressed in Tibet and how a powerful renaissance spirit seized the nation and a life dedicated to evolutionary progress towards buddhahood became the prevalent model for Tibetans. Robert A.F. Thurman is Professor of Indo-Tibetan studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University and the first American to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Robert Thurman On Buddhism features Thurman, one of Time Magazine's 25 most influential Americans in 1997, sharing his insights about Buddhism and its relevance to American culture and politics. Explore the intricacies of one of the world's oldest religions, and discover the essential teachings of the Buddha (the teacher of enlightenment), the Dharma (enlightenment itself) and the Sangha (those who wish to become buddhas through enlightenment).
Editor's Note
Robert A. F. Thurman, co-founder of the non-profit Tibet House, is considered America's leading expert on Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism. In this two-disc set of lectures, Dr. Thurman shares his insight into the relevance of Buddhism to American culture and politics. Disc One, ON TIBET, addresses Tibet's rich history, providing a cultural context for the religion and philosophy that emerged there. He describes how the Buddhist philosophy traveled across the land on the backs of its earliest proponents, took root in Tibet, and transformed into a unique philosophy of its own. Disc Two, ON BUDDHISM, focuses on the Buddha himself, the Dharma (the teachings of Buddhism), and the importance of Sangha (a spiritual community). These lectures are a vivid contribution to the Tibetan Buddhism canon, and a worthy complement to Thurman's written works.
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