Robert Thurman is the leading American expert on Tibetan Buddhism and he has recently written a book called Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dali Lama of Tibet. Whether you embrace the teachings of Buddhism or not, this episode will educate you on powerful approaches to growing in wisdom and it will also paint a beautiful picture of how the co ... Show More
Jul 24
The Tyranny of Self-Care: When Meditation Apps and Yoga Can't Fix Burnout | Pooja Lakshmin
In this episode, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin challenges the modern self-care industry and explains why meditation apps, bubble baths, and wellness routines often fail to address the real causes of burnout. She shares a more meaningful approach to well-being, one built on boundaries, self- ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 21
Choosing Love After a Lifetime of Hurt | Matthew Quick
In this episode, Matthew Quick returns to discuss his powerful new memoir, Dad, Love, Me. He explores what it means to choose love after a lifetime of hurt, reflecting on caring for a father who never fully knew how to love him. Along the way, Matthew unpacks how childhood wounds ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2017
Robert Thurman: Living Buddhist Ideals in a Western World.
Guest: Robert Thurman is one of the world's foremost Buddhist scholars, a long-time friend of the Dalai Lama, the father of actress Uma Thurman, and a teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and related cultures.He is an eloquent advocate of the relevance of Eastern ideas to our daily lives. ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2021
424: Bob Thurman
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 ... Show More
1h 46m
Aug 2022
Ep. 37 - Rethinking the Dharma with Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens joins David Nichtern to discuss rethinking the traditional approach to the Dharma on this episode of Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck.Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor, queen, and author. His book, Love and Rage: The P ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2021
Lama Rod Owens | Love & Rage
<p>Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor and authorized Lama, or Buddhist teacher, in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism and is considered one of the leaders of his generation of Buddhist teachers. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddh ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2022
508: Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens, brilliant Buddhist teacher, best-selling author, and yoga instructor, joins the DTFH!You can learn more about Lama Rod and sign up for his email list at LamaRod.com. Check out his new book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger, wherever you buy your ... Show More
1h 17m
Jan 2023
The Enlightened Mind | Part 5 of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness
<p>What is the Dalai Lama's own meditation practice like? In this final episode, the Dalai Lama goes into great detail about the whys and wherefores of meditation, taking us way into the deep end. We cover single-pointed versus analytical meditation, gross and subtle levels of th ... Show More
44m 49s