Buddhism 101: Tibet’s Dalai Lama – Ep. 110

Tibet’s Dalai Lama is one of the world’s most respected, influential & beloved yet little understood refugees. In this podcast Professor Thurman gives an overview of the life of the Buddha, The Four Noble Truths & their connection to the modern reincarnation of the Dalai Lama . This podcast is a part of the Buddhism 101 Series using classic teachings from the Robert Thurman Archives to elucidate basic concepts + key figures from the tradition. Excerpted from the talk “The Dalai Lama’s Millennial Ethic of Intelligent Nonviolence: Sources in Tibetan Buddhism and Prospects for Our Troubled World.” Recorded at the University of Vermont as apart of their Asian Studies program in 2002. Alex Grey Image from ‘ Man Of Peace: The Illustrated Life of Tibet’s Fourteenth Dalai Lama ‘ Graphic Novel by Robert Thurman, William Meyers & Michael G. Burbank, Published by Tibet House US + Hay House . To learn more about + get your copy of the ‘Man of Peace’ Graphic novel please visit: www.tibethouse.us . Listen to more archive recordings from from past Robert A.F. Thurman teachings + public events please consider becoming a Tibet House US member. To learn about the benefits of Tibet House US Membership please visit: www.tibethouse.us . The song ‘Dancing Ling’ by Tenzin Choegyal from the album ‘ Heart Sutra ‘ (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge is used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artist’s permission, all rights reserved.