Podcast: Buddhas have more fun! with Bob Thurman & Dr. Thupten Jinpa

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Two former Buddhist monks and scholars, Bob Thurman, founder of House of Tibet US, and Dr. Thupten Jinpa, principal translator to the Dalai Lama, have been friends for decades. In this world-first interview with the two of them together, they discuss the future of Buddhism and why it's so valued in the western world, along with how Dr. Thupten Jinpa escaped a monastery. You can also tune into this special 50-minute episode with Rose Claverie on Spotify: spoti.fi/3p78ECF Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Guests: Bob Thurman and Dr. Thupten Jinpa 03:00 Relationship with the Dalai Lama 07:00 The Role of Compassion in Tibetan Buddhism 12:00 Evolution of Tibetan Monastic Life 18:00 Science and Buddhism: Bridging Worlds 24:00 The Future of Buddhism in Modern Society 30:00 Women’s Role in Buddhism and Monasticism 36:00 Adapting Buddhism for a Global Audience 42:00 Tibet’s Cultural Legacy and Global Influence 48:00 Reflections on Tibetan Buddhism’s Next 30 Years #buddhism #monks #dalailama #compassion #happiness #podcast #harvestseries #bobthurman