Wheel of Dharma & Buddhism as Philosophy : Buddhist History 101 – Ep. 138

In this podcast Professor Thurman discusses the concept of the Wheel of Dharma and the historical Buddha's role as the founder of a world philosophy within the complex religious landscape of India at the time of his teaching. Opening with a humorous story on the Buddha's view on Theism including his meeting with Brahma & other Gods at the time of his Enlightenment, podcast provides an early history of the establishment of the Buddhist Monastic community & the reluctant acceptance of women within the Sangha. Concludes with an overview of the Buddha's core discovery of the nature of reality as Bliss & his radical statement declaring the potential of all beings to end suffering through wisdom & compassion as he did. Wheel of Dharma & Buddhism as Philosophy : Buddhist History 101 - Ep. 138 of the Bob Thurman Podcast Photo by Amaryllis Liampoti on Unsplash . This podcast is apart of the Buddhist History 101 Series presenting seminal teachings drawn from archives of Robert A.F. Thurman & Tibet House US & is intended for those looking to deepen their historical understanding of Buddhism from a general perspective. "Lectures can be liberating!" Robert A.F. Thurman To watch the full recordings from this + other past events please consider becoming a Tibet House US member. Learn about joining the Tibet House US Membership Community with a monthly tax-deductible donation by visiting: 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.