Buddha & The Yogis : 2017 – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archives

The Buddha & the Yogis all levels intensive series brings together three contemporary Buddhist and yogic masters to actively explore, intellectually and experientially, the profound texts and practices from the yogic technologies associated with Tantric Mahayana Buddhism and Vedantic Hinduism, in the pristine hidden mountain valley of Menla, land of the Medicine Buddha. This extended archive recording opens with a discussion on the Buddhist definition of the mind , Professor Thurman details the philosophical history of the Buddha’s teachings, it’s meditations and yoga practices, detailing how Buddhism’s central tenets of causality, emptiness and compassion relate to modern Quantum and Particle Physics. Includes an introduction to the Buddhist Inner Sciences, the “network of Dakinis ” as taught in Buddhism’s esoteric art and Vajrayana practices and guided selflessness and body scan meditations. “Buddha & The Yogis : 2017 – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archive” was brought to you in part through the monthly support of the Tibet House US Membership Community and Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York. This archive is apart of the Buddhist Inner Sciences 101 Podcast Series taken from the Bob Thurman & Tibet House US archives which are intended to provide an introduction to the yogic, meditative & theoretical practices of the tradition. These recordings are intended to be general overviews & one should be studying with a qualified teacher before attempting or engaging in the practices. “Buddha & The Yogis : 2017 – Podcast Bonus RAFT Archive” of the Bob Thurman Podcast was recorded at the Annual All Levels Yoga and Buddhism Retreat “ Buddha & the Yogis” with Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor and Robert A.F. Thurman July 16 – 23, 2017 at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York and was originally excerpted as “ Yoga, Bliss & Mind : Buddhist Inner Sciences – Ep. 205 “. 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.