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  • The Jewel Tree of Tibet

  • The Enlightenment of Tibetan Buddhism
  • By: Robert Thurman
  • Narrated by: Robert Thurman
  • Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (643 ratings)

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The Jewel Tree of Tibet

By: Robert Thurman
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Tibetans call their cherished tradition of Buddhism a "wish-fulfilling jewel tree" for its power to generate bliss and enlightenment within all who absorb its teachings. This path to enlightenment, it is taught, requires more than a sitting meditation practice alone. With The Jewel Tree of Tibet, honored scholar and teacher Robert Thurman brings these insights to you as they were meant to be transmitted, through the spoken word.

As a young seeker almost 40 years ago, Thurman first journeyed to Dharamsala, where he became the first Westerner ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Now, Thurman guides you lucidly through the unifying principles of Tibetan Buddhism's many branches. You will discover Tibetan Buddhism's detailed map of the "bliss state of enlightenment", the principles of tantra for opening the doors to "infinite compassion and continuity", and how to overcome the dangers of the spiritual quest to discover states of consciousness that transcend even death.

Finally, here is Robert Thurman on audio, offering a rich and intellectually riveting retreat program, complete with many specific meditations and spiritual practices to fully immerse you in the mysteries of The Jewel Tree of Tibet. More than nine hours of compelling study with one of Tibetan Buddhism's greatest teachers.

LEARN MORE ABOUT:
Eleven steps to create the spirit of enlightenment, here and now
The truths of Padmasambhava, Naropa, Tsong Khapa, and other legendary sages
Guided meditations to experience the blessings of "the wish-fulfilling gem tree"

Hear more from Robert Thurman.
©2001 Robert Thurman
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Robert Thurman is brimming with energy and wit

As a serious Buddhist, I find Robert Thurman to be engaging, authentic and hilarious. In The Jewel Tree of Tibet he manages to make a rather huge chunk of Tibetan Buddhism easy to grasp and easy to digest.
If you are an intermediate to advanced practitioner, this is definitely one worth listening to.

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Exceptional work

This is to be cherished and listened to again and again.
A great work.
Thank you Robert Thurman!

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Buddhism for magicians

He shows you the underlying principles and as someone who has practiced Western Magic and Tibetan Buddhism both for over almost a decade I can say I wish I had this sooner. But alas my groundwork had been laid for this to be immediately applicable and expand upon my earlier learning. Thank you, may all beings benefit!

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Vital to my practice of Buddhism.

What did you love best about The Jewel Tree of Tibet?

I'm so thankful to have this precious audiobook once again in my ownership. The Jewel Tree of Tibet The Enlightenment Engine of Tibetan Buddhism by Robert Thurman is a vital tool in my cultivating calmness of mind and enriching my Buddhist beliefs and understandings. Once again I am so thankful to have this that I may listen and benefit from in my life.

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Robert Thurman delivers

If you could sum up The Jewel Tree of Tibet in three words, what would they be?

Robert Thurman wins

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Jewel Tree of Tibet?

Robert's delivery, he really believes what he's communicating, and he really enjoys communicating it.

Which scene was your favorite?

Thurman's ornate descriptiveness

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It's hard not to smile once and a while during a listening session. Yet, it's also hard to believe that starving children in some way deserve their fate because of karma-crimes in past lives, or that we need love Hitler as he may have once been our mother in a past life. Any and every religion is going to posit odd and disconcerting beliefs, however.

Any additional comments?

Robert Thurman has done a Ted Talk on the subject of Buddhism. It's short and is a great primer for this book. If you enjoy his Ted Talk, you should definitely pick up this book, you won't be disappointed.

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Very nice

I like the way Robert narrates. I love this book and have listened twice.

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hard to express

It seems trite but I find it hard to express the gratitude I feel for receiving this great teaching
from a truly great teacher. ROBERT Thurman makes the complex and esoteric clear as a bell

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Extraordinary!!!

Dr Thurman makes these subjects very understandable, his expositions are as bright as ever!

Thank you

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Great must listen

This book has answered a lot of information to understand Buddhism.
It seems to open new thoughts or change your perception He seems to remind me of .(who has inspired me as )
Alaln Watts

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No doubt

I loved listening
The way he cuts away all the fat
So much knowledge & experience

Grwondrrfull




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