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Feb 2021
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424: Bob Thurman

DUNCAN TRUSSELL FAMILY HOUR
About this episode
Bob Thurman, genius scholar, author, member of Tibet House, and one of the coolest people Duncan has ever met re-joins the DTFH!

You can learn more about Bob, his books, and his podcast, on his site: BobThurman.com.

David Nichtern (Duncan's meditation teacher) is now offering FREE info sessions for 100-hour meditation teacher training! Sponsored by Dharma Moon and Tibet House. Visit DharmaMoon.com for dates and more information. Learn everything you need to deepen your own practice and study, and learn to skillfully teach mindfulness meditation to others!

Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.

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