Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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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

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