Robert A. F. Thurman

Trike Daily Society & Environment

“Buddhism Is What Science Should Be Doing”

Robert Thurman discusses the Buddha’s scientific worldview and argues that it is less dogmatic than modern science.

Interview with Robert A. F. Thurman by Matthew Abrahams

Jun 21, 2019

illustration of dalai lama from man of peace

Trike Daily Meditation & Practice

Talking Tibetan Politics, Superheroes, and Future Dalai Lamas with Robert Thurman

The Tibetan Buddhist scholar and longtime friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, speaks about his role in the graphic novel that documents the Tibetan spiritual leader’s remarkable life story.

Interview with Robert A. F. Thurman by Dan Zigmond

Sep 08, 2017

Magazine Society & Environment

Does China Need the Dalai Lama?

Tricycle speaks with Robert Thurman about his new book, Why the Dalai Lama Matters.

By Robert A. F. Thurman

Fall 2008

Magazine Meditation & Practice

Rising to the Challenge: Cool Heroism

Rather than let anger fuel our response to those we oppose, Robert Thurman suggests a more effective way to cultivate energy for the good fight.

By Robert A. F. Thurman

Spring 2003

Magazine Society & Environment

Swimming in the Infinite

Robert A. F. Thurman looks at Buddhism’s place in the new millennium. An interview by Jeff Zaleski

By Jeff Zaleski with Robert A. F. Thurman

Spring 2000

What Is Death?

Why we’ve got nothing to lose by preparing for death

By Robert A. F. Thurman

Fall 1997

Avalokiteshvara In Tibet

According to an old Tibetan tradition, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara has a special relation with the people of Tibet. A bodhisattva is a warrior or hero of enlightenment, a being who is on the path to buddhahood. But in a sense, Avalokiteshvara is even more than a buddha. After attaining buddhahood, he voluntarily returned to the […]

By Robert A. F. Thurman

Spring 1996

Magazine Arts & Culture

The Flower Ornament Scripture

A Translation of The Avatamsaka Sutra

By Robert A. F. Thurman

Spring 1994

Magazine Society & Environment

The Politics of Enlightenment

An interview with Robert A.F. Thurman

By Robert A. F. Thurman

Fall 1992

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Robert A. F. Thurman

Trike Daily Society & Environment

“Buddhism Is What Science Should Be Doing”

Trike Daily Meditation & Practice

Talking Tibetan Politics, Superheroes, and Future Dalai Lamas with Robert Thurman

Magazine Society & Environment

Does China Need the Dalai Lama?

Magazine Meditation & Practice

Rising to the Challenge: Cool Heroism

Magazine Society & Environment

Swimming in the Infinite

Magazine Body & Mind

What Is Death?

Magazine History & Philosophy

Avalokiteshvara In Tibet

Magazine Arts & Culture

The Flower Ornament Scripture

Magazine Society & Environment

The Politics of Enlightenment